# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, AR

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 CEN25FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA308.md): Cessna T182T · Augusta, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 7, 2025 · N35370 · Substantial damage
  > On August 7, 2025, at 1037 central daylight time, a Cessna T182T airplane, N35370, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Augusta, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN25LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA081.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2025 · N6799P · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA161.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Benton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2022 · N7523Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA347.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N7954W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA013.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lake Hamilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2015 · N701CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overcorrection to the landing pad shifting, which resulted in the helicopter impacting trees. A factor contributing to the accident was the collapse of the landing pad.
- [NTSB DFW05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA118.md): Cessna TR182 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N6150S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the mist and low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW04FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA057.md): Cessna 182RG · El Dorado, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2004 · N9318R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an airworthiness directive. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the…
- [NTSB FTW01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA044.md): Cessna TR182 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2000 · N2225T · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the right main landing gear actuator.
- [NTSB FTW01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA018.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Almyra, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N8710W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the crankshaft idler gear's loose lower retaining screw, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft idler gear's upper retaining screw.
- [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 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 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…
- [NTSB MKC89LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA037.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1988 · N8356P · Substantial damage
  > During a local familarization and acceptance flight for the new acft owner, smoke entered the cockpit and oil pressure was lost. A precautionary emergency ldg was attempted on a soft, muddy, plowed farm field, resulting in substantial damage to the acft.…
- [NTSB MKC87DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87DPG02.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hazen, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N7705Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated to a witness that after coming out of his 2nd pass, in the last 1/3 of his procedural turn, the plane stalled and the right wing struck a telephone wire which caused it to swing onto a gravel road. It hit left wing/nose down, bounced, and…
- [NTSB MKC87LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA060.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1987 · N6540Z · Substantial damage
  > The PIC was climbing enroute to a field to spread fertilizer. Abt 2 minutes into the climb the acft eng quit. The forced landing substantially damaged the acft. The PIC commented in his rpt that he should have checked fuel before departure even though he had…
- [NTSB MKC84LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA223.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Pollard, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1984 · N8815L · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that he was spot spraying a bean field and was aware of the location of the electrical transmission line. As he attempted to maneuver the acft under the line, a wing made contact with the line and the acft inpacted the ground.
- [NTSB MKC84LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA128.md): Hiller UH-12E · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1984 · N9740C · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed after an engine failure during a swath run at an alt of 20 ft AGL. Examination of the engine revealed 3 dowel pins and 6 screws which hold the starter drive gear and the accessory drive gear had sheared. Metallurgical exam revealed that dowel…
- [NTSB FTW82DPG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DPG16.md): Callair A-9 · Hollygrove, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N7296V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot departed the Hollygrove flying service airport, made an immediate left turn, and sank into the trees east of the airport. He managed to dump the full load of chemicals before impact with the trees. The aircraft gave no indicationof any mechanical…
- [NTSB FTW82DA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA037.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 5, 1982 · N5304P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the engine failed at 2000 ft as he was descending for an approach. He switched the fuel selector from the right tank to the left tank, turned on the boost pump, and pumped the throttle but the engine failed to start. The aircraft landed…
- [NTSB FTW81DPG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPG57.md): Piper PA-25 · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1981 · N7192Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FPG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPG23.md): Cessna 182RG · Hickory Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1981 · N4760S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA126.md): Piper PA-24 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1980 · N7839P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FPG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPG58.md): Piper PA-24 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1980 · N9154P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FPG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPG57.md): Piper PA-25 · Humphrey, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1980 · N6933Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DPG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPG49.md): Piper PA-25 · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1980 · N4550Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPG75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG75.md): Piper PA-25 · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1979 · N7605Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG65.md): Piper PA-25 · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1979 · N9845P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DPG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG52.md): Piper PA-28 · Benton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N4687P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPG82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPG82.md): Piper PA-24 · Clarksville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1978 · N7338P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPG05.md): Piper PA-24 · Booneville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1977 · N5581P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DPG83](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPG83.md): Piper PA-25 · Leachville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1977 · N4798Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DPG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPG65.md): Piper PA-25 · Manila, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1977 · N9511P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG60.md): Piper PA-24 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1977 · N7757P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPG01-201355.md): Piper PA-25 · Manila, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1976 · N9511P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPG26.md): Piper PA-24 · Guy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1975 · N6514P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPG25.md): Piper PA-28 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1975 · N33124 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPG76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPG76.md): Piper PA-25 · Pollard, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1974 · N4798Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPG74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG74.md): Piper PA-25 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1974 · N6899Z · No damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPG58.md): Piper PA-25 · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1974 · N7726Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPG52.md): Piper PA-25 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1974 · N7242Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FRJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRJ28.md): Piper PA-25 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1974 · N7768Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FPG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPG32.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Gould, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1972 · N7948V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74DPG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPG24.md): Callair A-9 · Rudy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1972 · N8237H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPG73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPG73.md): Piper PA-25 · Osceola, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1972 · N4837Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPG34.md): Piper PA-25 · Tyronza, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1971 · N6919Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DPG64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DPG64.md): Piper PA-25 · Tuckerman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1971 · N4552Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPG22.md): Piper PA-25 · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1970 · N6634Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71FPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPG12.md): Piper PA-25 · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1970 · N7545Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70DPG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DPG34.md): Piper PA-25 · Chicot, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1970 · N7704Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DPG06.md): Piper PA-25 · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1970 · N4409Y · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AR

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