# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, GA

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA296.md): Piper PA32 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 9, 2026 · N3011X
- [NTSB CEN26FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA147.md): Experimental Homebuilt Airshark · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 25, 2026 · N220AS · Substantial damage
  > On March 25, 2026, about 1453 eastern daylight time, an experimental homebuilt Airshark airplane, N220AS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Statesboro, Georgia. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA26LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA086.md): Pipistrel D O O Panthera X152 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2025 · N37RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA358.md): Cessna 182 · Blue Ridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2025 · N1176R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [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 GAA19CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA310.md): Piper PA23 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2019 · N6562A · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a deer on the runway during landing.
- [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 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 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 GAA17CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA032.md): Smith AEROSTAR601 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N601UK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the usable fuel in the fuel tanks, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel totalizer setting during preflight, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA105.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Millen, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N36086 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fully seat the fuel selector in the left tank position before takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA195.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2012 · N59661 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a portion of the right wing leading edge, which resulted in the separation of the associated section of the leading edge during takeoff and the loss of directional control during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA190.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2012 · N47863 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach in night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA12CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA055.md): Tacchi Torello F Vans Aircraft RV10 · Folkston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2011 · N968TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA490.md): Piper PA32R · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N9263R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB ERA10FA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA471.md): Cessna 182T · Helena, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2010 · N804GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continuance of the GPS approach below the minimum descent altitude while landing in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10FA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA409.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Washington, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2010 · N220ST · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate quality control and improper manufacture of the fuel servo diaphragm assembly, which resulted in fatigue cracking of the hub stud and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA09FA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA487.md): Socata TB20 · Pavo, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N654GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, with embedded intense thunderstorms, heavy rain, and severe to extreme turbulence, resulting in an in-flight separation of the left wing due to overstress.
- [NTSB NYC08FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA319.md): Piper PA-32 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N3029Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [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 ATL07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA046.md): Robinson R-44 · Covington, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2007 · N448BP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA126.md): Ellsworth Sky Bolt · Cumming, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N250SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management while maneuvering resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA190.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Euharlee, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N801SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design limits of the airplane and subsequent in-flight separation.
- [NTSB ATL04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA126.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Baxley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N8451E · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical malfunction of the autopilot pitch servo, and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate control pressure to manually retrim the pitch attitude.
- [NTSB ATL03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA025.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Macon, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2002 · N47420 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ATL02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA173.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · St. Simons Island, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N607JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated emergency landing, and his delayed remedial action that resulted in a stall, and an uncontrolled collision with trees. A factor was the check pilot's inadaquate supervision of the check ride.
- [NTSB ATL01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA095.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N2116G · Substantial damage
  > The improper replacement of an accessory drive component with an unapproved part by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the component and loss of engine power. The airplane subsequently collided with power lines and trees during an…
- [NTSB ATL99FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA048.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1999 · N21724 · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL98FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA056.md): John S. Hickey Swearingen SX 300 · Thomson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N83JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel supply required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA041.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N2872D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to apply power after the airspeed decrease just before touchdown and also failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight encounter with wind gusts while on approach to land.
- [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 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 ATL87LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA097.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Toccoa, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1987 · N3042U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot overshot runway 20 and skidded off the departure end which caused substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot stated that he should have descended to the normal visual traffic pattern altitude before attempting a landing. There were no reported…
- [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 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 MIA71FKG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKG55.md): Piper PA-24 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1970 · N8846P · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=GA

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.