# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MIA94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA026.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N5755P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command exceeding the structural limits of the airplane's design limits by in-flight over-stress that resulted in damage to the gear extension system, fuselage and control surfaces.
- [NTSB FTW94FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA031.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Longview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N6651P · Destroyed
  > Poor judgment of the pilot due to impairment from consumption of alcohol and use of a drug (marijuana), and his failure to correct a descent, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's psychological condition.
- [NTSB SEA94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N7367E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA212.md): Cessna 182RG · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N736ZV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent landing gear retraction.
- [NTSB LAX93LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA342.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N5523P · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's encounter with a low level windshear and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA159.md): Morgan Steen Skybolt MI-2 · Nome, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N23JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed in recovering from the aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA168.md): Piper PA-25-225 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1993 · N9556P · Substantial damage
  > The loosening of the crankshaft geardrive as a resulted of a sheared bolt and guide pin which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was a forced landing on a crop field.
- [NTSB CHI93DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N4693Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.
- [NTSB LAX93FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA311.md): Robinson R44 · El Monte, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1993 · N445RH · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the cyclic control (stick) assembly, which resulted in loss of cyclic (pitch & roll) control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA251.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Clarence, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N8906L · Substantial damage
  > Is the pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor to the accident were the trees at the end of the field to be sprayed.
- [NTSB ATL93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA126.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N4874Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear axle.
- [NTSB ATL93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA121.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8659L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.
- [NTSB NYC93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA131.md): Piper PA-32 · Spencer, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · N3490W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the high density altitude departure and the delay in aborting the takeoff roll, with insufficient runway remaining, resulting in a collision with trees
- [NTSB NYC93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA129.md): Piper PA-28-236 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8220J · Substantial damage
  > A manufacturer's defect which resulted in fatigue failure of the magneto impluse coupling spring and the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA175.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mexico, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1993 · N8787L · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the soft field landing site.
- [NTSB BFO93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA091.md): Cessna 172N · Petersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1993 · N7355E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while attempting to land on a wet grass strip, and his failure to perform a go around. The wet grass runway was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA196.md): Dornier DO-28 · Paradise, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1993 · N12828 · Destroyed
  > The poor in flight fuel consumption calculations by the pilot and the pilot's in flight decision not to switch fuel tanks which caused the total failure of both of the airplane's engines. Factors relating to this accident were fuel starvation and the high…
- [NTSB SEA93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA101.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N9637P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning. Factors contributing to the accident were the wet terrain, tailwind, trees, and wires.
- [NTSB FTW93FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA132.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Henryetta, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N4689P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions and the ensuing spatial disorientation. Factors were the weather, and the pilot's decision to fly into IMC with inadequate flight and navigational equipment installed in the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA93WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA098.md): Piper PA-32-260 · N. Eleuthera I., Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 1993 · N3910W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA93IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93IA083.md): Aero Commander 500 · Everglades City, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N3836C · Minor damage
  > The preexisting fatigue cracking of the propeller hub arm in the bearing retention radius due to polishing and wear of the radius from contact with the split rings, resulting in a propeller blade separating from the propeller hub on the takeoff ground run,…
- [NTSB MIA93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA063.md): Bates Barracuda I · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1993 · N852DH · Destroyed
  > Undetermined due to the destruction of the airplane after the gear collapsed on landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA088.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1993 · N8784W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to initiate flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an accummulation of airframe ice. The icing conditions and the pilot's disregard of the weather advisory were factors.
- [NTSB CHI93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA087.md): Piper PA-32 · Austin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1993 · N3658W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude. The pilot's continued flight into IMC, diverted attention and the environmental conditions were factors.
- [NTSB LAX93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA080.md): Piper PA-28 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N129AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA042.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Cheriton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1992 · N9102W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a touchdown too FAR down the runway, with excessive airspeed, and the subsequent encounter with soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB SEA93FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA018.md): Maule M5 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N9008E · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued the VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow and obscuration weather conditions, inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the pilot in command, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA017.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Trenton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pulaski, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N31953 · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to continue VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the actions…
- [NTSB FTW92LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA226.md): Bell 47-J2A · Booneville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N291FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during autorotative landing. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and the pilot not refueling the helicopter.
- [NTSB ATL92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA184.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Powellsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N6953Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.1 exhaust valve.
- [NTSB LAX92LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA372.md): Maule M5-180C · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N8070 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA371.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N8647W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. The gusty nature of the cross wind condiitons encountered was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA173.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N3985W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA163.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N119Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain alignment with the runway during landing. This resulted in an in-flight collision with a runway marker, collapse of the right main landing gear, and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA321.md): Cessna R182 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N5116T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots selection of the wrong runway for takeoff under the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO92LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA107.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Norwalk, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N7727J · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK03.md): Piper PA-25-235/250 · Ramona, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N4601Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering during aerial application of agricultural chemicals.
- [NTSB CHI92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA176.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Indian River, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N8303Q · Substantial damage
  > An on ground collision with a deer during a landing ground roll.
- [NTSB SEA92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA123.md): Cessna TR182 · Baker, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N6138S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include unfavorable, gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW92FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA152.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260B · Decatur, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N22FD · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as the result of the failure of the engine oil pump. Factors were non compliance with a service bulletin, the lack of suitable terrain, and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC92FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA093.md): Cessna 172N · Brookeville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N738YV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the flight instructor (pic/cfi) in the Cessna 172, his misjudgement of distance between the two airplanes, and inadequate visual lookout by both pilots in the Cessna 172.
- [NTSB FTW92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA138.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N7354Z · Substantial damage
  > The power loss due to the failed exhaust stack resultant from inadequate maintenance inspection. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Iroquois, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N4427Y · Destroyed
  > An improper maneuver and failure to attain level off by the pilot in command while performing aerial application.
- [NTSB SEA92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA097.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Chubbuck, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N4488Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: a guy wire.
- [NTSB BFO92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA055.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N7851P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude and distance in reference to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the fuel system leak.
- [NTSB CHI92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA135.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N3811W · Substantial damage
  > Was an inadvertent stall/mush during landing by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of recent total experience.
- [NTSB FTW92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA120.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Madil, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N7603Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wires. A factor was the existing sunglare.
- [NTSB LAX92FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA151.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1992 · N4335N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed inflight decision to reverse course to avoid forecast adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was icing conditions and lightning.
- [NTSB FTW92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA097.md): Cessna R182RG · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1992 · N5529S · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors were the weather conditions which were highly conducive to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal to…

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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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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