# 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 DFW08FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA204.md): Cessna 182 · Cassville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N214MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to conduct the…
- [NTSB LAX08CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA249.md): Fowler SX300 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2008 · N99F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA199.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Bryan, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N8814L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A contributing factor was the inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB CHI08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA180.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N601TS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA183.md): Robinson R44 II · Topanga, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N168AG · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tail rotor gear box for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the hilly terrain, which was unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA182.md): Robinson R44 II · Missoula, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N272SW · Destroyed
  > The student's inadvertent control interference, which the flight instructor was unable to overcome. A contributing factor was the instructor's poor crew coordination in his failure to verbally command the student to relinquish the controls and his inadequate…
- [NTSB MIA08WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA116.md): Aero Commander 500S · North Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 9, 2008 · N501AP · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX08LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA154.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Boulder, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N5657Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight at low altitude in instrument weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from a power line. Contributing to the accident were low cloud and visibility conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08TA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08TA183.md): Robinson R44 II · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N911GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB DFW08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA136.md): Piper PA-36 · Thomas, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N2368Y · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected throttle linkage resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the muddy forced landing site.
- [NTSB DFW08LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA122.md): Robinson R44 · Bartlett, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N477SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from terrain (embankment) during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA091.md): AeroFab Lake LA-250 · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N14037 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during a steep turn.
- [NTSB ANC08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA046.md): Piper PA-32 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2008 · N8327S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's VFR flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in a collision with snow-covered terrain during a turn to reverse direction. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings, flat lighting conditions, and the snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA084.md): Piper PA32-301FT · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N3105Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing. A contributing factor was the weather windshear condition.
- [NTSB MIA08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA073.md): Cessna 182 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2008 · N213LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA070.md): Ulrich Christen Velocity XL RG · Titusville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N244CU · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the Velocity’s failure to see and avoid the flight of four RV-8s that had landed and were in the process of clearing the runway.
- [NTSB SEA08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA070.md): Kidd Chris Harmon ROC · Maricopa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2008 · N96KR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in mountainous, hilly terrain. Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain, a low ceiling and gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC08CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA083.md): Robinson R44 II · Fenner, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2008 · N122AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in snow and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA054.md): Micco MAC-145B · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2008 · N579RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA048.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2007 · N2699G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's momentary loss of control after takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A contributing factor was the presence of the tree.
- [NTSB LAX08FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA028.md): Piper PA-60-602P · McFarland, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N6895Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper fueling procedures that led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC08LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA010.md): Piper 601P · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N717SB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA005.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2007 · N43450 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid while maneuvering resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to properly identify conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB DEN08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA016.md): Robinson R-44 II · Cleveland, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2007 · N223Z · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing, resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the windy conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA013.md): Cessna 182 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N9774F · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during landing. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA270.md): Socata TB20 · Beatty, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N203AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's procedures during a go-around and subsequent loss of airplane control. A contributing factor to the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC07FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA226.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Whitfield, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N109PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s intentional flight into known thunderstorms.
- [NTSB MIA07CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA139.md): Trinidad TB-20 · White Plains, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N84GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed for takeoff which resulted in a stall, runway overrun down an embankment, and collision with a fence. A factor in accident was the pilot not utilizing the full length of the runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA279.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Pointe Aux Pins, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2007 · N96DF · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ANC07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA081.md): Maule M-7-235 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N56568 · Substantial damage
  > The reversal of the elevator control cables by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate preflight inspection by the flight instructor and dual student.
- [NTSB NYC07LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA189.md): Stout Gordon Glasair III · Captiva, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N340 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA226.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Waterville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2007 · N8802E · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the high vegetation in the field where the airplane came to rest.
- [NTSB SEA07FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA223.md): Robinson R44 II · Easton, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2007 · N7531D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision in attempting a downwind takeoff under high density altitude conditions that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the helicopter's gross weight in excess of the maximum…
- [NTSB NYC07LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA183.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2007 · N60801 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of power in one engine during approach, due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB LAX07CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA246.md): Found Aircraft Canada FBA-2C1 · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N705BH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA07FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA199.md): Cessna 182S · New River, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N2454M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and his ensuing failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing factors were the cloudy weather and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA221.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N6561B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the airplane was refueled, which resulted in a loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA149.md): Socata TB-20 · Groesbeck, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N2801W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the pilot's perceived need to fly to home station and his lack of flight experience in actual instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DFW07CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA126.md): Gray Jack Tean Rocket F1 · Seabrook, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N61R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA158.md): Cessna 182S · Cedarburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N2366M · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing and the subsequent overload of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI07CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA153.md): Cessna 182S · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N234ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propellor and underside of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA114.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N634MA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in one engine, for undetermined reasons, soon after establishing the takeoff departure climb. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA104.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N679DM · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the right brake assembly by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI07LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA115.md): Bird Seawind 3000 · Knox City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2007 · N40SW · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain that was encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA07LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA085.md): Smith Carter A Wheeler Exp 2000 · Stuart, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N37CA · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA104.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2007 · N3115U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL07LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA073.md): Culver, Aurther L. Seawind 3000 · Yanceyville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2007 · N666AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his improper decision to operate in IMC, a low cloud ceiling, and…
- [NTSB DEN07FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA079.md): Robinson R44 II · Ponte Vedra Bch, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2007 · N744SH · Destroyed
  > the mechanic's improper installation of the attachment hardware for the servo to swashplate push-pull tube joint which resulted in a disconnection, subsequent loss of control, and impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the company management's…
- [NTSB CHI07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA092.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N900Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi. A contributing factor was the gusting winds and sign.
- [NTSB LAX07LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA099.md): Mallian Rocket II · Arvin, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N789JM · Destroyed
  > Loss of control during cruise for undetermined reasons.

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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=9

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