# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, NC

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 ERA24LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA240.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Zebulon, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N7650V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to fuel starvation.
- [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 ERA21LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA252.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Sylva, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2021 · N443SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional departure from the procedures published in the manufacturer’s flight training guide, and his subsequent loss of engine rpm, rotor rpm, and aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA21LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA153.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Brevard, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2021 · N94GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of components of the left main landing gear, and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA20FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA014.md): Piper PA32 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · N534Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a safe glidepath during final approach to the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of recent instrument flight experience.
- [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 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 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 ERA16CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA011.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N300KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent switching of the fuel selector to the "off" position on final approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA190.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N96ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the approach after realizing the intended parameters were not attainable, resulting in a runway over-shoot, a loss of control on the ground and the consequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA412.md): Cessna 182S · Erwin, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2011 · N23739 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions.
- [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 ATL07FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA010.md): Cessna 182T · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N2135L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL06LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA133.md): Robinson R44 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2006 · N140JM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA073.md): Robinson R44 Raven II · Rocky Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N288RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing which resulted in an in-flight collision with a transmission wire.
- [NTSB ATL06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA027.md): Piper PA32-300 · Maiden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N2887M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 main bearing due to overheating for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA154.md): Samson Seawind 3000 · Wrightsville Bh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N88PS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt night VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an inflight encounter with weather and the pilot's subsequent loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ATL05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA049.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Concord, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2005 · N364BW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the fuel pump which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Polkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2005 · N364BW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL04LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA155.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2004 · N442RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing on a helipad with an exposed edge, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA056.md): Cessna 206H · Sanford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N9562L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and the ground. Factors were the dark night, fog, and low ceilings.
- [NTSB ATL04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA014.md): McCan Velox Revolution II · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N296VX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to conduct an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude too low to initiate a recovery.
- [NTSB MIA01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA160.md): Cessna 182S · Corolla, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N314FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing flare and touchdown resulting in the airplane touching down on the left side of the runway and the left wing contacting trees.
- [NTSB MIA00LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA219.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Washington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N2947A · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command while returning for a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the loose engine cowling.
- [NTSB MIA99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA098.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1999 · N727MB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in this accident were excessive approach speed, rain, and a wet runway.
- [NTSB ATL98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA100.md): Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Wise, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N1401P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper turn during the takeoff that resulted in dragging the sponson. A factor was the rough water caused by the boat wake.
- [NTSB MIA97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA123.md): Cumberland Skybolt · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1997 · N4TZ · Substantial damage
  > Installation by a student mechanic of a counterweight retaining washer that did not meet engine manufacturers specifications resulting in partial separation of the counterweight, failure of the No.5 connecting rod adjacent to the counterweight, and seizure of…
- [NTSB MIA96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA123.md): Vernon L. Cox COX-HAWK · Mebane, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1996 · N7VC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped with appropriate instrumentation which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control and spatial disorientation. In addition, during an attemped recovery…
- [NTSB ATL93LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA050.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1993 · N8409A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision in attempting a night landing at an airport without operating runway lights which resulted in a touchdown off the runway. Factors which contributed to the accident were: an airplane lighting malfunction for an undetermined…
- [NTSB ATL87LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA063.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1987 · N2489R · Substantial damage
  > During a takeoff attempt, the right seat pilot did not get an airspeed indication. However, the left airspeed indicated 45 mph when the pilot aborted the takeoff. The aircraft veered off the right side of the runway 1700 feet from the initial takeoff roll.…

## 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" = 'NC' 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=NC

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