# 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 CEN19LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA098.md): Piper PA32R · Waterloo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2019 · N750R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure for reasons that could not be determined due to secondary mechanical damage, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA19FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA113.md): Cessna 182 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2019 · N26617 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control following takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA19LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA093.md): Piper PA32RT · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2019 · N3016L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB GAA19CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA103.md): Robinson R44 · Strykersville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2018 · N7535S · Substantial damage
  > The structural failure of the home-built landing platform during landing, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA069.md): Piper PA32R · Versailles, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2018 · N4137W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in landing on the landing gear first and a subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a tree and a fence during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB GAA19CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA051.md): RIchard Silva Seawind · Pocono Summit, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N46SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off from a lake in high crosswind conditions, which resulted in the right wing lifting, the left wing impacting the water, and the airplane bouncing and then impacting the water hard.
- [NTSB CEN19FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA004.md): Piper PA32RT · Poolville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N221MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation and the exceedance of the structural capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in instrument conditions.
- [NTSB GAA19CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA007.md): Maule M7 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N10555 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA269.md): Robinson R44 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N440SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to move the helicopter from a sloped surface after an overspeed event, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with a car. The overspeed event resulted from misrouted and damaged wiring in the magneto, which subsequently…
- [NTSB CEN18LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA382.md): Cessna 206 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2018 · N247F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA259.md): Cessna 172 · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2018 · N24ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure his seat position prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR18FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA253.md): Commander 114 · Jean, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2018 · N6064C · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate speed while maneuvering at a low attitude during night and entered an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB GAA18CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA532.md): Cessna 206 · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N230DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN18WA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA379.md): Piper PA32 · Belize City, Belize · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 2018 · N3073W · Substantial damage
  > On August 29, about 1804 local time (LCL), a Piper PA32 300 airplane, N3073W, operated by Wings of Hope, had a hard landing at the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport, in Belize City, Belize. The airplane originated from the San Pedro Airport.This investigation…
- [NTSB CEN18LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA348.md): Piper PA32R · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2018 · N2880W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart with an inoperative left magneto, which resulted in degraded climb performance in high-density altitude conditions and a subsequent emergency landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA462.md): Piper PA24 · Evanston, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N7893P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and his failure to complete the appropriate checklist before landing.
- [NTSB ANC18LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA058.md): Robinson R44 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N744AK · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's application of insufficient preload on the attachment hardware for the idler gear shaft during engine overhaul, which resulted in the dismounting of the idler gear shaft assembly due to wear and deformation and the subsequent total…
- [NTSB WPR18LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA203.md): Piper PA32 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2018 · N4747H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to conduct a go-around following an unstable landing approach and long landing.
- [NTSB ERA18FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA197.md): Piper PA32R · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2018 · N38523 · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete…
- [NTSB ERA18FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA187.md): Robinson R44 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2018 · N616HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to safely operate the helicopter due to his impaired cognitive and physical abilities, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA18LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA184.md): Swearingen SX300 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2018 · N42SX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall and hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse, loss of directional control, and…
- [NTSB GAA18CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA449.md): Cessna 182 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N6167L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach during the initial landing with a right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent go-around and the collapse of the nose landing gear during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA281.md): Piper PA 32R · Cape Carteret, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2018 · N25WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s steep approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC18LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA032.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2018 · N511CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while in a hovering turn, which resulted in a collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB GAA18CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA140.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Woodland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2018 · N630ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s distraction due to her malfunctioning iPad, which led to her inadvertent forward cyclic application.
- [NTSB GAA18CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA148.md): Harris Pierce Velocity XL RG · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2018 · N551ZL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to his distraction by talking on the radio, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR18FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA084.md): Cessna 182T · Santee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2018 · N3525T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA111.md): Maule M 6 · Boerne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2018 · N56548 · Substantial damage
  > The ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft.
- [NTSB ERA18LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA070.md): Piper PA32R · Marathon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2018 · N47863 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN18LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA069.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Albany, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2018 · N797JR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures of the main rotor and tail rotor systems that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN18LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA041.md): Cessna 182S · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N7111W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA18FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA016.md): Piper PA 32 · Morrison, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N47831 · Destroyed
  > The pilots' loss of control during a missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA017.md): Young David E Pitts S1 C · Farmville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2017 · N25YD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane landing in the opposite direction on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the correct runway call sign in his radio communications.
- [NTSB ERA17LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA311.md): Piper PA32R · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N544DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper takeoff technique, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR17LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA188.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · El Dorado Hills, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2017 · N61NM · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's inadequate routine maintenance on the helicopter engine, which led to low cylinder compression, improper magneto timing, and camshaft lobe wear, which subsequently resulted in degraded engine performance.
- [NTSB WPR17LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA192.md): Maule M 7-235C · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2017 · N6447M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and the failure of the left main landing gear brake due to a damaged brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in a stuck left brake and subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR17FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA185.md): Rich Wheeler Express CT · Madras, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2017 · N246TM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, a subsequent aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB CEN17FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA287.md): Aerofab Lake LA 4 250 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N1400P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind in unfavorable water conditions, which resulted in the airplane entering an aerodynamic stall and the pilot losing control.
- [NTSB WPR17LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA168.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Lake Sutherlin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N233JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s transition into an out-of-ground-effect hover in high-density altitude conditions that exceeded the helicopter’s performance capabilities, which resulted in loss of rotor rpm.
- [NTSB WPR17FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA161.md): Applegate Panzl S331E · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N331ST · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the left aileron control rod end during aerobatic flight, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN17CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA346.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Logan, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2017 · N192E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB GAA17CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA422.md): Piper PA32 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N31841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA398.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Pocahontas, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N62FA · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter pilot’s miscommunication with the ground crewmember during reloading operations, which resulted in a takeoff with the filler hose attached to the helicopter and subsequent impact with a truck.
- [NTSB WPR17LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA143.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ronan, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2017 · N442DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a low-altitude orbiting maneuver and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA271.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Rushville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2017 · N112DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to properly control engine power because of an improperly installed throttle control arm, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and led to a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA217.md): Barnes Richard B/Howe Michael Vans RV 10 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N865HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA202.md): Piper PA36 · El Campo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N3711E · Substantial damage
  > Foam contamination in the fuel injector nozzles from deteriorated foam baffles and water in the fuel flow divider, the combination of which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA185.md): Cessna 182 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2017 · N378ES · Substantial damage
  > An engine crankcase overpressurization and the subsequent loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the failure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB ERA17LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA188.md): Maule M7 · Colton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2017 · N126MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' initiation of an uncoordinated right turn with the fuel selector positioned to the right main fuel tank, which had a low quantity of fuel in it and resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the unporting of the fuel and subsequent fuel…
- [NTSB GAA17CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA279.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Vevay, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2017 · N428JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during an agricultural application flight due to distraction when reading a map.

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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=4

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