# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, 2014

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 WPR15CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA059.md): Cessna 182T · Wendover, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2014 · N961GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during a turn which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA15CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA065.md): Socata TB 20 Trinidad · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2014 · N85AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of an incorrect frequency, which resulted in his inability to activate the airport lighting, and his subsequent decision to continue the approach in dark night conditions despite having not positively identified the runway…
- [NTSB ERA15FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA025.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Frederick, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N122ES · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter pilots and the airplane pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident were the airplane pilot's descent below the…
- [NTSB WPR15CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA006.md): Maule MX 7-235 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2014 · N11ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach with shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14WA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA509.md): Maule M 7-235B · Le Touquet, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 2014 · N1027G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN14LA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA497.md): Darney Glasair III · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2014 · N39RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of an improper attitude and airspeed during landing followed by excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane wheelbarrowing on the runway and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA487.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Macedonia, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N699TQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a static line.
- [NTSB CEN14LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA456.md): Maule MT 7-235 · Edon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2014 · N627RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while attempting a precautionary landing after takeoff due to his incorrect setting of the rudder trim tab, which resulted in a significant turning tendency during flight.
- [NTSB WPR14LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA345.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Salmon, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2190H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper surface preparation of the accessory mount pad for the installation of the engine’s dry vacuum pump, which resulted in the loss of engine oil, oil pressure, and engine power during flight. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA14LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA369.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Helena, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N9103K · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN14CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA422.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Warsaw, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N8160A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA330.md): Zubair S Khan Raven · Mattituck, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2014 · N79ZR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane was loaded within its calculated center of gravity limits, which resulted in longitudinal instability and a subsequent unrecoverable stall.
- [NTSB WPR14TA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14TA278.md): Rockwell International 500 S · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 2014 · N101AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for tailwind conditions and maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR14CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA270.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N560LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wind generator tower while drying cherries, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA311.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · N544BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during an autorotation after a perceived partial loss of power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was radio frequency interference with the governor controller, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB ANC14CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA042.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N74713 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA318.md): Meyer Geoffrey A Goat · Wolcott, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N987SL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an oil line leading to the oil pressure transducer which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA355.md): Cessna 182S · Put in Bay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2014 · N2366G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA218.md): Nebert Vans RV-10 · Toledo, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N62DN · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a blocked fuel line that resulted from the pilot’s improper maintenance practices and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a forced landing, which led to…
- [NTSB ANC14FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA030.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2014 · N392GP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the helicopter due to impairment or incapacitation from a sudden, acute cardiac event.
- [NTSB ERA14LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA252.md): Cessna 182 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2014 · N182PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplaning after touchdown, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…
- [NTSB WPR14FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA172.md): NBB Glasair III · Young, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2014 · N911EX · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to enter instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA223.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Liberty, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2014 · N32VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while operating in gusty wind conditions at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA14FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA163.md): Dehavilland DHC-1 · Vonore, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N540FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA148.md): Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540T · Al Khor, Qatar · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2014 · N149WA · Substantial damage
  > On March 17, 2014, about 1725 local time, a Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540T, N149WA, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground during an airshow performance at Al Khor Airport (OTBK), Al Khor, Qatar. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN14CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA142.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2014 · N494SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a low altitude downwind hover in a gusty wind condition resulting in the helicopter contacting the ground and rolling over.
- [NTSB ERA14FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA115.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Panacea, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N571AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during a takeoff at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience.
- [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.

## 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") = 2014
  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=2014

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