# 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 CEN13CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA319.md): Cessna TR182 · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2013 · N757QT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA259.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamar, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2013 · N82509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control, which was likely due to a sudden cardiac event.
- [NTSB ERA13CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA164.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2013 · N7329Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a tailwind approach, his improper decision to continue a fast approach with a tailwind rather than go around, and his improper use of the wheel brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA109.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2013 · N8554W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA094.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2013 · N49DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its tank detent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector interlock mechanism.
- [NTSB CEN13CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA139.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Phillipsburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2013 · N5269P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the airplane controls during engine start, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA13LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA112.md): Cessna T182 · Brandon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2013 · N9454H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the No. 2 cylinder’s rod bearing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA118.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mc Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2012 · N8053P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA034.md): Jeffair Barracuda · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2012 · N19GS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to remain extended during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA019.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Charlotte Amalie · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2012 · N5553Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted visual flight rules (VFR) flight into marginal VFR conditions on a dark night over water and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s controlled flight into water. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN13CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA005.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2012 · N6661P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing with known structural icing, which resulted in the airplane’s stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to divert to an area where conditions were not conducive to icing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA435.md): Piper PA24 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N8648P · Substantial damage
  > The student's and flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA628](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA628.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Bullard, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2012 · N4842P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's maneuver, which exceeded the airplane's structural limit and resulted in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN12LA622](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA622.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Jasper, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N7655Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to separation of a carburetor air box support bracket and subsequent airflow obstruction to the carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR12CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA388.md): Piggott John H Bearhawk · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N347JP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA571.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Milner, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2012 · N7774P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's impairment from alcohol, marijuana, and hypoxia, which adversely affected his ability to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA339.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N8218P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by prescription pain medication.
- [NTSB ERA12CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA495.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Alexander, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N6802L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude during aerial application, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA486.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N6248P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA473.md): Cessna TR182 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2012 · N73VX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA437.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mott, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2012 · N8801L · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of a corroded oil line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA436.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N777AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to execute a go-around following an approach that was high and fast, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA12LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA431.md): Leder John A Leder Velocity XL RG · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2012 · N224SM · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the nose landing gear due to a preexisting fatigue crack caused by an earlier shimmy event and the subsequent incorrect installation of the shimmy dampener.
- [NTSB CEN12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA415.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N8788W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA437.md): Cessna TR182 · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N5527S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA387.md): Cessna R182 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N4702R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA299.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N7171P · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the mixture cable by maintenance personnel, which allowed the mixture cable to entangle with the landing gear during gear extension and led to the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA339.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Applegate, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N4727S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt to take off from an unimproved field, which resulted in a collapsed nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN12FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA164.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Albany, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2012 · N7147P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of flight instrumentation due to a failed vacuum pump while flying a night without a discernable horizon, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and an in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the continued…
- [NTSB ERA12LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA180.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Amory, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2012 · N3688W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision-making, including his inadequate weather evaluation and his delayed diversion to a closer airport, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA157.md): Cessna R182 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2012 · N2696C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA12FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA130.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2011 · N7408Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control during climb after a banner pickup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana.
- [NTSB CEN12LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA118.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Elk Rapids, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2011 · N997TB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN12FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA108.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2011 · N3590T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe weather, which resulted in the airplane’s left wing failing in positive overload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on outdated weather information that he received on his in-cockpit…
- [NTSB CEN12FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA101.md): Piper PA-28-235D · Chickasha, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N999RR · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument…
- [NTSB CEN12FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA097.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N33315 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain adequate altitude.
- [NTSB CEN12CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA032.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Radnor, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N8746W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the engine controls prior to manually rotating the propeller, which led to an inadvertent engine start and runaway airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA023.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N9444W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brake system during the landing roll, which was caused by a loss of hydraulic fluid as a result of a leak in the piston seal due to brake plates worn beyond their service limits.
- [NTSB ERA11CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA505.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N982DH · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11FA666](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA666.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Curren, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N8324F · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from multiple drugs.
- [NTSB ERA11LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA491.md): Cessna TR182 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N950RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN11LA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA581.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Whitewood, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N7051Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA452.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N4341M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CEN11CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA576.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Stanberry, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N42860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA561.md): Cessna TR182 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2011 · N9281R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA374.md): SIAI Marchetti F.260 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2011 · N408FD · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power immediately after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA367.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Camas, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N6297P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA11CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA425.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sidney, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N7365P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during final approach.
- [NTSB CEN11CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA501.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N3815W · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during landing at an airport with known wildlife activity.
- [NTSB WPR11LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA340.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N5532P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a cracked engine case near the rear cylinder.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41532&page=8

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