# 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 19 of 22 · 1,056 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA86LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA130.md): Piper PA-60 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N90676 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on his apch he had a gear down & locked indication but on landing rollout, the nose gear completely collapsed and the acft slid to a stop on the rwy. Post accident examination of the landing gear system revealed that the nose gear… - [NTSB DEN86LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA113.md): de Havilland DHC · Pembina, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1986 · N713W · Substantial damage > The plt stated the eng quit because the fuel cap had not been properly secured and the fuel had siphoned out in flt. - [NTSB MIA86LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA065.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1986 · N2947U · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on his landing rollout he lost control of the acft & veered off the left side of rwy 9L collapsing the nose gear. - [NTSB FTW86LRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRA04.md): Eagle DW-1 · Bremond, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 15, 1986 · N8805M · Destroyed > According to the pilot, the aircraft was being operated by thompson flyers of garwood, inc., rt 1, box 214, marlin, TX. In agricultural aircraft operations under FAA ag operation certificate no. SW-HOU-97-AG. The aircraft had completed its last swath run… - [NTSB CHI86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA021.md): Eagle DW-1 · Bangor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1985 · N8807Z · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over after landing on a grass landing strip. The pilot stated the tail came up and the aircraft flipped over on its back after left brake was applied. An examination of the landing gear and brakes revealed that the right brake was released but… - [NTSB LAX86LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA008.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1985 · N6726Y · No damage > On oct. 3, 1985, pipter PA-23-250 crashed into the pacific ocean while on an air sampling flt near Santa Barbara, CA. The ac was destroyed and the two plts were fatally injured. The flt was to be flown along a predermined route utilizing loran navaids. The ac… - [NTSB MIA85FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA261.md): Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Medley, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1985 · N1401K · Substantial damage > The non seaplane rated plt whose airman certificate was under suspension. Attempted a downwind take-off from an intermediate point on the lake's surface. The plt stated he thought the non seaplane rated plt/pax attempted to abort the take-off by closing the… - [NTSB FTW85LRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LRG02.md): Homebuilt Tiger Bird · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N5MF · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over on landing following a loss of directional control. The plt reported touchdown was made on the first 100 ft of the rwy and as the acft slowed to aprx 10 mph directional control was lost. The acft traveled off the left side of the airstrip… - [NTSB MKC85LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA200.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Fredericktown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N8385S · Substantial damage > The plt reports that he lost directional control during the landing roll. The acft swerved off the side of the rwy, down an embankment and collided with a fence. The landing and brake system were examined by a mechanic after the accident and no evidence of a… - [NTSB DEN85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA217.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1985 · N2905B · Substantial damage > Acft was 20 lbs over the max gross weight. Plt said he aborted the first takeoff due to a rough running eng. The plt performed a runup and attempted a second takeoff which was aborted again due to rough running eng. The acft ran off end of rwy and struck a… - [NTSB DEN85FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA214.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1985 · N3643R · Destroyed > Pilot in command stated that he waited aprx 90 seconds after a B-727 departed on rwy 8R due to possible wake turbulence. Plt continued to state that he used a short field takeoff procedure to climb above the flt path of the B-727. He stated that during… - [NTSB CHI85LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA336.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Red Lake Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N2350Y · Substantial damage > The acft contacted wires during an aerial application flt. The plt stated he was maintaining extra alt to avoid tall weeds and the clearance below the wires was misjudged. The wires severed the vertical fin and rudder. - [NTSB MIA85LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA209.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Bahamas, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1985 · N8341L · Destroyed > The acft failed to arrive at it's intended destination on a flt from nassau, Bahamas to opa locka arpt, miami, FL. The acft was reported missing by the miami fss. The U.S. Coast guard initiated a search on 07-12-85 at about 1831 EDT & search was suspended on… - [NTSB SEA85LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA193.md): Eagle DW-1 · Orovada, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1985 · N8804F · Substantial damage > After completing his last spray run, the plt began a turn. During the turn, the eng lost power, then restarted & lost power again. Attempts to restart the eng were to no avail. Since the acft was still at a very low alt (aprx 50 ft), an emerg landing was… - [NTSB MKC85LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA118.md): Eagle DW1-0062 · Mcpherson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N8810B · Substantial damage > During a go-around attempt the plt who was landing at the harrison airport encountered turbulent wind condition. The plt stated the acft stalled and dropped into a field off the side of the rwy. Strong wind conditions were forecast fro the area of landing. - [NTSB NYC85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA128.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N300UM · Substantial damage > The acft colldied with a stump during a landing attempt at Ellington arpt. The acft had touched dwn about 25 ft short of the rwy. The left aileron was damaged but the acft made a go-around & returned to westover air base & landed. According to the plt,… - [NTSB FTW85LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA213.md): Piper PA-601 · Balmorhea, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N8083J · Destroyed > The acft was involved in illegal activity when it was intentionally landed in an open pasture. During the landing, the acft veered left and struck a 30 inch high concrete culvert. The gear collapsed on contact with the culvert. Unknown personnel subsequently… - [NTSB SEA85FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA084.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1985 · N9705E · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft apch the airstrip with excessive speed. Touchdown on the rwy was beyond the halfway point & the acft bounced back into the air. Power was applied for an apparent go-around. The acft cleared tall trees at the end of the runway, but… - [NTSB SEA85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA078.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fish Lake Valle, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1985 · N2965A · Substantial damage > During landing roll the acft veered sharply to the left and struck an irrigation sprinkling system. The operator discovered that the valve stem to the tire had broken and the plt had landed with a flat tire. - [NTSB FTW85FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA137.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Foss, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1985 · N6310U · Destroyed > Inflt fire at rear of lft eng caused by fitting of inlet fuel line to eng driven fuel pump being more than 1 & 1/2 turns from finger tight plt was A&P mech and did maint on a/c and had helped install lft eng 19.8 hrs prior to accident. Lft wing separated… - [NTSB CHI85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA128.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lacon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1985 · N3012L · Substantial damage > While on final apch moderate turbulence was experienced. A 200 to 300 foot verticle loss of alt occurred. The plt added pwr and increased the pitch attitude. Before alt could be regained the acft contacted a utility pole. The apch was being made to rwy 18.… - [NTSB ATL85FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA101.md): Cessna 182R · Burkes Garden, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1985 · N2370E · Destroyed > The plt departed manassas without a current wx briefing or filing a flt plan. Plt had also left maps and a list of checkpoints at home. His route of flt was into an area of low ceilings and visibility. The acft crashed into a mountain at the 3850 ft level.… - [NTSB LAX85LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA133.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1985 · N30069 · Substantial damage > After spending the day skiing, the plt & passengers planned to depart on a return flt to san diego. The wind was from 210 to 220 deg at about 10 mph. The plt elected to takeoff on rwy 7 since low clouds were approaching from the west & the visibility was near… - [NTSB CHI85LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA085.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1985 · N83187 · Substantial damage > The low time pilot with six POB was ld at dark night light saw showers and icy patches on runway during rollout the acft entered a skid with nose cocked to the left the left main gear failed outboard and the acft exited the left side of the rwy the left wing… - [NTSB NYC85LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA033.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N31699 · Substantial damage > Plt stated he allowed the acft to go low on final approach. Collision with terrain separated the landing gear but plt recovered control as acft rebounded and executed a successful go-around. Plt diverted with escort to nearby military arpt where CFR… - [NTSB MIA85LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA045.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N8248D · Substantial damage > Plt stated that after touchdown as braking was initiated the acft began to pull to the left. Right brake was applied with no correcting effect. The acft ran off the left side of the runway and the landing gear collapsed. Post crash exam of brakes revealed no… - [NTSB NYC85LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA021.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1984 · N38996 · Substantial damage > After entering the traffic pattern for the selected runway, plt was informed of surface wind conditions and elected to continue and execute a downwind landing. Upon touchdown, plt raised flaps to assist braking action. During roll-out the plt decided… - [NTSB LAX85LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA039.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Sanger, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1984 · N8152Z · Substantial damage > Upon touchdown, the left main landing gear contacted a pothole in the rwy aprx 175 ft from the threshold. Skid marks from the left main tire were seen on the rwy beginning at that point along with metal scrappings from the gear. Shortly thereafter, skid marks… - [NTSB ANC85LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA013.md): Maule M-6 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N5645D · Substantial damage > Shortly after touchdown the acft veered left. Right rudder was applied causing the acft to over correct back to the right. In an effort to regain directional control left rudder was applied. The acft ground looped to the right collapsing the left main landing… - [NTSB BFO85FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA002.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Salisbury, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1984 · N81752 · Destroyed > After contacting millville fss 4 times for wx info the acft departed lincoln park, NY, at 1858 EDT with destination listed on the IFR flt plan as easton, MD. En route the plt diverted to Salisbury, MD, due to wx. After being cleared forthe rwy 32 ILS the acft… - [NTSB FTW84LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA403.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1984 · N522MM · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that at the time of the accident the private plt, in preparation for his commercial certificate, was flying a power off 'spot landing' with a desired touchdown point at the second centerline stripe. In an effort to reach the landing point with… - [NTSB DEN84LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA296.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Carrington, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1984 · N8579P · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the landing gear were extended on base leg but he did not recall seeing the green light indicating a down and locked configuration. As the acft touched down some resistance was felt by the plt as all 3 gear collapsed and the acft settled… - [NTSB SEA84LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA229.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1984 · N1054Q · Destroyed > Climbing through 4,000 ft the engine failed. Emergency procedures resulted in a momentary restoration of power prior to the forced landing. During final approach the left wing struck a tree. The right main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll.… - [NTSB SEA84LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA226.md): Maule M6 · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1984 · N56526 · Substantial damage > After landing long and fast brakes were applied, directional control was lost and the acft ground looped off of the rwy. The acft collided with and came to rest in a ditch. - [NTSB ANC84LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA151.md): Maule M-6-235 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1984 · N5651D · Substantial damage > The acft collided with an overhanging tree branch during a river takeoff. The plt was trying to negotiate a bend in the river while on the 'step' for takeoff. The plt said he had very limited experience in the model acft and it got light on the floats and… - [NTSB FTW84LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA359.md): Maule M6-235 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N5648D · No damage > On a heading of 165 deg at 3,500 ft the plt saw another acft at the same altitude on a collision course. Evasive action was taken by pushing the nose over forcing both occupants into the cabin overhead. According to the plt, both seatbelts and shoulder… - [NTSB ATL84LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA240.md): Eagle DW-1 · Franklin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1984 · N8808B · Substantial damage > Flying cross-country on a special ferry permit (the aircraft's annual inspection had expired) the pilot reports a gradual decline in power occurred until altitude could no longer be maintained. A forced landing was accomplished on apublic road, but the pilot… - [NTSB SEA84LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA157.md): Eagle DW-1 · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N8804M · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing. The plt said vibration caused the parking brake to be set in the 'on' position priorto landing. At about 20 mph he used the brakes and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN84LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA215.md): Eagle DW-1 · Marion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1984 · N8802R · Substantial damage > In cruise flt, oil covered the windscreen and plt elected a precautionary landing on a dirt road. Acft collided with a mailbox on roll out and nosed over. Oil filler cap found loose. - [NTSB CHI84LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA254.md): Eagle DW-1 · Oklee, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1984 · N8810Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he had completed spraying 60 acres of land & was beginning a pass in another field. Half way through the spray pass the eng quit. He pulled up to clear a tree & the acft stalled into a field of sunflowers. No mechanical failure or… - [NTSB CHI84LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA231.md): Eagle DW-1 · Oklee, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1984 · N8801P · Substantial damage > The acft ran off a road into a ditch which destroyed the main landing gear during the forced landing. The plt said oil covered the windshield after takeoff and he could not see well enough to find the airstrip so he landed on the road while looking out the… - [NTSB SEA84LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA126.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1984 · N14NP · Substantial damage > The plt stated he lowered the gear before entering the traffic pattern & noted a down-&-locked indication. He reported that during the landing flare, the gear unsafe horn sounded & he applied power to go around. However, he felt the acft scrap the surface, so… - [NTSB ATL84FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA190.md): Maule M-6-235 · Marietta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1984 · N56520 · Substantial damage > The float equipped acft departed on a southwesterly heading from the lake. Surface winds were reported from the north at 8 KTS gusting to 15. With full flaps extended the acft got airborne and continued a downwind climb over a tree line to about 250 ft AGL.… - [NTSB ANC84FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA063.md): Maule M-6-235 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1984 · N235AK · Substantial damage > The acft bounced and the plt gave it full throttle to recover. The acft nose came up, the left wing dropped, and the acft veered off the rwy into two tied down acft. The acft had just had large tires put on to replace wheel skis. The plthad made only 4 wheel… - [NTSB SEA84LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA098.md): Eagle DW-1 · Spangle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1984 · N8813J · Substantial damage > According to FAA inspectors, the plt polished the lower leading edges of wings before departing, as they were covered with frost. The plt stated that during climb out the acft entered an inadvertent stall, followed by a three point landing onto soft field.… - [NTSB NYC84MA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84MA151.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Cockeysville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N6079R · Destroyed > On the day of departure the plt had received a 30 min familiarization flt upon completion of the superstar conversion. Emphasis was directed to eng gages, fuel flow & counter, & power settings. The flt was flown at 5,500 ft. the plt then obtained a wx… - [NTSB FTW84LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA200.md): Maule M-6-235 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1984 · N71MS · Substantial damage > Shortly after touchdown on a x-wind landing, the tailwheel equipped acft began to weathervaned to the left into the wind. The plt lost directional control & the acft ground looped to the left. The right gear collapsed & the right wing dragged on the ground.… - [NTSB CHI84FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA148.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1984 · N3645T · Substantial damage > During an ILS apch, the acft collided with treetops while it was slightly left of the apch course near the middle marker. The plt continued to fly the acft to the rwy & the plane touched down about 1000 ft beyond the threshold. At touchdown, the acft veered… - [NTSB CHI84LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA137.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 600 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1984 · N9823Q · Substantial damage > The taxiway collapsed under the acft as the plt prepared for takeoff. The asphalt surface gave way due to sub-surface erosion and a four ft hole resulted. The acfts left main gear was sheared off. - [NTSB ATL84LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA121.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1984 · N63857 · Substantial damage > The CFI shut down one engine during takeoff for a simulated emergency and the plt taking instruction applied the incorrect rudder action during the aborted takeoff and left full power on the operating right engine. The CFI was unableto correct the resulting… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41530&page=20 ## 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=19 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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