# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, 2000

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 SEA01WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01WA033.md): Aerostar 602P · Penticton, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 31, 2000 · N88AT · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA032.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Wewahitchka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2000 · N9658C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the number 5 cylinder connecting rod separating at the rod cap, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA045.md): Collette Glassair III · Guistine, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2000 · N540AK · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel misrouted the crankcase breather hose so that it was pinched when the cowling was installed. This pressurized the crankcase displacing the oil seal and forcing oil out of the engine. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during…
- [NTSB LAX01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA030.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Dayton Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N8139A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper glide path during the final approach resulting in an undershoot of the runway. Factors were the lack of runway lights and night lighting condition.
- [NTSB FTW01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA016.md): Steven R. Jackson Harmon Rocket 2 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2000 · N47SR · Destroyed
  > The collapsing of the inner liner of the induction air hose, resulting in a restriction of airflow to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA003.md): Cessna 182S · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N2373D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB ATL01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA004.md): Joseph A. Grimaud Seawind 3000 · Chapin, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N98GG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB DEN01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA001.md): Maule M-7-235B · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N31078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the tail wheel failure due to overload.
- [NTSB NYC00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA252.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N601WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in an attempted takeoff from a taxiway. A factor in the accident was the fog.
- [NTSB CHI00FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA284.md): Beech K35 · Manitowish Watr, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N3076C · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during an approach on a dark, low overcast night, the pilot's improper use of an IFR procedure without clearance, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt an IFR approach without…
- [NTSB DEN00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA158.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N111KD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC00FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA239.md): Cessna 206H · Mayville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N7269S · Destroyed
  > An engine compartment explosion due to a fuel/fuel vapor leak of undetermined origin. A secondary explosion resulted from a lack of lubrication to the number 6 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the pilot's injuries was his reduced visibility during the…
- [NTSB IAD00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA072.md): Aero Commander 114-B · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N6101T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA282.md): Daniel J. Lee Express 90 · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2000 · N540EX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA217.md): Cessna 182S · Millard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N7278S · Substantial damage
  > the improper recovery from the bounced landing and the porpoise encountered by the pilot. Factors were the misjudged flare by the pilot and the runway light.
- [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 NYC00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA188.md): Cessna 182S · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N729AD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing and her failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB IAD00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA060.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N21072 · Substantial damage
  > pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI00LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA189.md): Staudacher S-300D2 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N112KG · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the rod end bearing and the separation of the aileron. A factor was the inadequate design change by the aircraft designer.
- [NTSB DEN00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA101.md): Schumacher Swearingen SX-300 · Richfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N2H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the unavailability of fuel to the engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's premature gear extension and the berm.
- [NTSB CHI00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA149.md): Piper PA-36-200 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N2329Y · Substantial damage
  > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The thunderstorm, quartering tailwind/crosswind and the weather evaluation by the pilot were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA111.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2000 · N8041B · Substantial damage
  > The private pilots failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and the CFI's delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA078.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N2899D · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were the icy runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB ATL00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA028.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N2233L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA073.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Amery, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2000 · N106RS · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors to the accident were the icing conditions, the snow and ice covered runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB IAD00LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA021.md): Wood Seawind 3000 · Cumberland Gap, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2000 · N94WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight from visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ANC00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA022.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Ekuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2000 · N8004N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate runway maintenance by the runway maintenance personnel, snow berms, and insufficient runway condition information disseminated by the company…

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2000
  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&year=2000

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