# 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 GAA23WA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA252.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Marsh Harbor, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 10, 2023 · N106MR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA380.md): Cessna 182T · Klein, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2023 · N908VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA363.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Needles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2023 · N2957N · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA359.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2023 · N62WE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA306.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Mount Gilead, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2023 · N9519C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management by not switching fuel tanks in flight, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA272.md): Mellinger B L III/Briebleb R Glasair III · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2023 · N196G · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak due to damaged threads on a fuel line fitting, which resulted in an interruption of fuel flow and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR23LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA263.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Marble Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2023 · N163RK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination from an unknown source.
- [NTSB CEN23FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA285.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Burlington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 6, 2023 · N100PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC23FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA045.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Old Harbor, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 2, 2023 · N1132Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed decision to turn away from the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA268.md): Velocity Velocity XL · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N340XL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA23WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA165.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Stella Maris, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 9, 2023 · N9253M · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR23LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA216.md): Cessna 172R · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2023 · N819KS · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel’s failure to inspect and replace the fractured bolt and the pilot’s oversight of the bolt during his…
- [NTSB CEN23FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA201.md): Cessna 182T · Grand Isle, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 24, 2023 · N577TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with the ocean.
- [NTSB WPR23LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA170.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2023 · N549TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA23WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA127.md): Piper PA-23-250 · San José Pinula, Guatemala · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 19, 2023 · N6630A · No damage
- [NTSB ANC23LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA028.md): Maule M-5-235C · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2023 · N5644W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around maneuver while landing with excess airspeed into a short strip, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR23FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA137.md): Cessna 182S · Alcova, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 21, 2023 · N314FR · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with low level wind shear associated with moderate turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA148.md): Velocity Velocity SE · Bahia Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2023 · N343BD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA125.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Port O'Connor, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N494SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s initiation of the visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s flicker vertigo during the flight.
- [NTSB ERA23LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA134.md): Cessna 182S · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2023 · N397ME · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the airplane’s right main wheel brake, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion during landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA108.md): Maule M-7-260C · Lander, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2023 · N4045R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA23FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA108.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Dayton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 11, 2023 · N43156 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while descending over mountainous terrain at night.
- [NTSB GAA22WA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA311.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Kildare, Ireland · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 11, 2022 · N999RL · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA062.md): Piper PA32 · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2022 · N81PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during touchdown in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA022.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Evansville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2022 · N349SB · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA23LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA030.md): Cessna 182 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2022 · N658CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while practicing a soft-field takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN22LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA429.md): Commander 114TC · Savoy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2022 · N495TC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA368.md): Piper PA32 · Metz, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 11, 2022 · N720RP · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s intentional visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions based on latent weather information, which resulted in the airplane entering extreme precipitation, a loss of aircraft control, and in-flight break-up.
- [NTSB CEN22LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA366.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Maynard, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2022 · N619RB · Substantial damage
  > An impact with a powerline as a result of an unexpected wind gust.
- [NTSB CEN22LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA345.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ithaca, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2022 · N719TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low level aerial application operations due to a distraction.
- [NTSB WPR22LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA271.md): Piper PA-32-301 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2022 · N300BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA333.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Waterloo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N442JE · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the flight controls for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA272.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Scappoose, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2022 · N601NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize a prelanding checklist.
- [NTSB CEN22LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA318.md): Hiller UH12E · Becker, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2022 · N64272 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the main rotor mast hub due to several undetected fatigue fractures.
- [NTSB ERA22LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA366.md): Piper PA-32RT · Wilmington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2022 · N4321M · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR22LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA232.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Copperopolis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2022 · N13ZF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN22LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA247.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Olla, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N416TS · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA243.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Flasher, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2022 · N235MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during a takeoff from a narrow gravel road, resulting in a collision with a fixed obstacle.
- [NTSB ERA22LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA259.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Spencer, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N8429X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the landing checklist.
- [NTSB ERA22LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA236.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashua, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2022 · N666U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR22LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA187.md): Twenty Second Street Backcountry Boss · Douglas, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2022 · N829PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA202.md): Piper PA32 · Fountain Inn, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2022 · N9583C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA127.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · St. George, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2022 · N111NW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA132.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Howe, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2022 · N44DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB CEN22FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA113.md): Cessna 182T · Heath, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 1, 2022 · N716MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude after takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA096.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Cosby, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 29, 2021 · N544SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in a helicopter that was not certified for instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA090.md): Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Auburndale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2021 · N1402C · Destroyed
  > A bird strike, which resulted in a loss of control while flying at low altitude over a lake.
- [NTSB CEN22LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA065.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2021 · N543AS · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC22LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA010.md): Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2021 · N108J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA077.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2021 · N81991 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during the landing roll.

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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=2

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