# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, ID

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 WPR25LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA186.md): Kohut Mark A Murphy SR 2500 · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2025 · N6161C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA012.md): Maule M-5-235C · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2024 · N5636D · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA225.md): Cessna R182 · McCall, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 12, 2023 · N3138C · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque and inspect the magneto hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR21LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA212.md): Maule M-5-235C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N9254E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing during which the airplane struck an object and nosed over.
- [NTSB WPR20LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA318.md): Cessna 182 · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2020 · N756RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB WPR19FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA042.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Dec 17, 2018 · N6283P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff climb due to a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack and subsequent stall/spin.
- [NTSB GAA18CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA311.md): Maule M5 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N5634Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline and his subsequent decision to not perform a go-around, which resulted in the main landing gear contacting tall wheat and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR09CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA315.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Preston, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N8600L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB SEA07CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA241.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N8600L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions (soft and rough/uneven) and the tailwind weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX07CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA251.md): Cessna R182 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N756MN · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA05LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA170.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Challis, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N6677P · Substantial damage
  > The installation of an improper oil gasket by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of engine power during the emergency descent.
- [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 SEA02FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA175.md): Cessna TR182 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N738GX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and his failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver resutling in the aircraft's impacting a parked fuel truck well clear of the runway safety area. Contributing factors were the strong crosswind/gusty wind…
- [NTSB SEA02FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA007.md): Cessna TR182 · Dixie, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N756CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to refuel en route resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his inadvertent entry into a stall condition during the emergency descent. Contributing factors were dark night conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA111.md): Cessna TR182 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N4602S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA102.md): Cessna TR182 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N6386T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action after his dual student attempted a soft field takeoff with inadequate airspeed and premature lift off.
- [NTSB SEA96LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA141.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Paris, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N5246P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot forgot to extend the landing gear before landing. Factors relating to the accident were: an interuption of the pilot's habit pattern, when he circled to provide time for another airplane to takeoff as he entered the traffic pattern; and his failure…
- [NTSB SEA95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA225.md): Cessna TR182 · Richfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N736LT · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during a simulated engine-out descent. Carburetor icing conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA197.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N6824P · Substantial damage
  > A cracked cylinder.
- [NTSB SEA94FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA106.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kellogg, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1994 · N7659C · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation, while flying with partial panel, and the design stress limits of the aircraft being exceeded. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the vacuum system, which resulted…
- [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 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 SEA91LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA247.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1991 · N7985P · Substantial damage
  > Water in the fuel tank and the inability of the pilot to flare for landing after maneuvering to avoid transmission lines in his flight path during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA86FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA203.md): Maule M-5-235C · Grangeville, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N6267M · Destroyed
  > A passenger in the acft reported the plt made more than one pass over 'a salt lick', each time coming closer and closer to the trees. On the last pass the acft 'just fell out of the sky', hit the trees, and landed upside down. Fire broke out almost…
- [NTSB SEA86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA167.md): Maule M-5-235C · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N5636D · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing for takeoff an inadvertant ground loop occurred during which the acft veered left striking another parked acft. The plt stated it felt as though the tailwheel jammed; however, post accident exam failed to disclose any failure/malfunction.
- [NTSB SEA85LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA188.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Cold Meadows, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N4346T · Destroyed
  > The plt was attempting to land on an airstrip with a density alt of 9000 ft. during a go-around the acft was unable to out climb rising terrain due to the density alt. A departure stall into trees resulted. A post-impact fire destroyed the acft. The plt…
- [NTSB SEA85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA170.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N5829P · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged during a forced landing in a fld following fuel exhaustion. The plt reported he departed yellow pine, ID, with the fuel gages indicating 1/2. Upon reaching an alt of 10,000 ft, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The right fuel tank was…
- [NTSB SEA84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA230.md): Cessna R-182 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1984 · N2386C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was landing on a road to visit friends when the acft collided with a gate during the roll. The pilot had originally intended to land at a nearby municipal arpt after flying over the friends house. Due to the close proximity of Mountain Home air…
- [NTSB SEA83LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA102.md): Cessna TRI82 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1983 · N757SP · Destroyed
  > During takeoff, the engine lost power after the plt started to make a turn at aprx 500 ft AGL. An emergency landing was made in a plowed field with the gear & flaps retracted. After touchdown, the acft slid aprx 100 yards, then stopped in a canal. An…
- [NTSB SEA81FYA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYA23.md): Piper PA-25 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1981 · N7435Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81FYA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYA21.md): Piper PA-25 · Middleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1981 · N4573Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81DYA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYA12.md): Piper PA-25 · Rockford, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1981 · N7312Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81DYA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYA02.md): Piper PA-28 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1980 · N15442 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80FYA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYA14.md): Piper PA-25 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1980 · N6486Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYA30.md): Callair A-9 · Grandview, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1979 · N7223V · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79FYA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYA21.md): Callair A-9 · Hammett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1979 · N8286H · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78DYA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYA07.md): Piper PA-25 · Midvale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1978 · N6887Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYA34.md): Piper PA-25 · Marsing, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1977 · N4734Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYA41.md): Piper PA-25 · Fruitland, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1976 · N6751Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76DYA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYA40.md): Piper PA-25 · Hamer, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1976 · N4618Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYA06.md): Piper PA-25 · Fruitland, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 23, 1975 · N7592Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75DYA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYA24.md): Piper PA-24 · Arco, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1974 · N7985P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYA19.md): Piper PA-25 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1974 · N7375Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYA08.md): Piper PA-25 · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1974 · N7503Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYA34.md): Piper PA-25 · Dubois, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1974 · N4618Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYA31.md): Piper PA-25 · Kuna, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1974 · N4484Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYA28.md): Piper PA-25 · Malad City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1974 · N7225L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74FYA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYA07.md): Piper PA-25 · Goshen, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1973 · N8586L · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73DYA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYA30.md): Piper PA-24 · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1973 · N944P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73DYA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYA12.md): Piper PA-25 · Amer Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1972 · N4736Y · 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" = 'ID' 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=ID

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