# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series: Loss of engine power

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA029.md): Piper PA32-260 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N801VC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA013.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N9733P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector before takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the non suitable terrain for the forced landing and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX07LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA180.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA216.md): Piper PA-25 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N7587Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the low airspeed which resulted in the pilot stalling the airplane. A factor was the car on the road which prevented the pilot from landing on the road.
- [NTSB MIA06FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA092.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N592PR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to a contaminated carburetor fuel inlet screen.
- [NTSB DEN06LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA059.md): Cessna TR182 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N729SC · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA072.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N3946W · Destroyed
  > the blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.
- [NTSB NYC06LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA035.md): Robinson R44 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2005 · N44EK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA097.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lowell, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N8805W · Destroyed
  > The number four exhaust valve sticking in the open position during cruise flight. Factors include the pilot's failure to have an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic look at the engine after it had run rough immediately after start-up prior to this and a number…
- [NTSB DFW05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA113.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2005 · N4514Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in detecting contaminated fuel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA026.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N7706P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA05FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA020.md): Rawdon Bros. T1 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N2706D · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot-in-command's operating the airplane with known deficiencies, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, and a loss of control while maneuvering to return to…
- [NTSB DEN05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA019.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N7852P · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors include the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, and a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA04FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA128.md): Cessna R182 · Milton, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N5157T · Destroyed
  > The pilots operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment based on witness statements describing an excessive rpm drop and rough running engine after starting, during the engine run-up, and after becoming airborne, his failure to abort the…
- [NTSB ATL04LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2004 · N45100 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA061.md): Robinson R44 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2004 · N7194S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter following a reported loss of engine power after picking up to a hover from a dolly.
- [NTSB ATL04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA024.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Troy, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2003 · N5920P · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, in-flight collision with trees and ground.
- [NTSB CHI03LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA263.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N8563L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the inadvertent stall/spin encountered. The inadequate fuel supply, airspeed not being maintained, low altitude, and terrain were factors to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI03LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA227.md): Ullrich Auriga FT · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N512EA · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the lack of design fuel pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA111.md): Maule M-5-235C · Rockvale, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N555MR · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA116.md): Piper PA32-260 · Huntington, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N820CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to a tank with adequate fuel for the flight, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA169.md): Piper PA24-250 · Morton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N5724P · Substantial damage
  > Contamination in the exhaust valve guide area which caused the binding of the exhaust valve in the open position.
- [NTSB MIA02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA159.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hernando, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N120S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies ( contaminated fuel system) which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing to a cotton field, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA095.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Red Devil, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N3853W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was rising terrain which was unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA090.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Victor, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N222SH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication, and the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA151.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Creswell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N32138 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper management of fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA173.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA137.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8442A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB FTW02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA119.md): Cessna TR182 · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N9321R · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation due to a missing oil filler cap, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA106.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Fulton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N9060W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field.
- [NTSB LAX02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA050.md): Cessna R182 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N7317X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine dual magneto that resulted in a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight, and the subsequent undershoot forced landing in soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA025.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Evans, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N6688P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and failure switch to the other fuel tank which had fuel available prior to the engine ceasing to operate, which resulted in fuel starvation and damage to the airplane during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N8183P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s attempted operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the engine ignition system resulting in failure of the engine due to ignition system failure and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N3516W · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power during departure climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA145.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N6667Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was an unidentified pilot's failure to yield the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA097.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2001 · N8286P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of non-airframe and powerplant mechanic/certificated owners to properly install a new mixture cable that became entangled in the nose landing gear during its extension for landing, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX00LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA247.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chester, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N933AC · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA081.md): Piper PA-24-250 · College Station, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2000 · N7878P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA060.md): Robinson R44 · Cayey, PR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2000 · N233MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook resulting in a loss of engine and rotor rpm, forced landing to none suitable terrain (residence), and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB MIA99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA099.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1999 · N4802S · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing in water, and subsequent sinking of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA073.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N5528J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to an engine assembly overload for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the pilot exceeded the airplane's maximum allowable weight.
- [NTSB CHI98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA037.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N3359W · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due a deteriorated grommet in an Adel clamp, and a loose mixture control cable.
- [NTSB ATL97FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA118.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Palm Bch Garden, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N8213P · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB LAX97LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA279.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N711EW · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA209.md): Piper PA-25-235A · O'Neil, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N7050Z · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of an operable fuel indication system, and the high winds.
- [NTSB IAD97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA029.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N4911P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement which led to fuel starvation to one engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA027.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Claverack, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N3324W · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mancelona, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N56155 · Substantial damage
  > the worn fuel system pump (actuator arm). A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA166.md): Cessna 182RG · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N2385C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA003.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N6674Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.

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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 ('41532')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41532&occurrence=350

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