# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, IN

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 CEN26LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA146.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2026 · N7548P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during takeoff and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA044.md): Piper PA24 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2018 · N6785P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB GAA18CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA195.md): Piper PA24 · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2018 · N6785P · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA226.md): Cessna TR182 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N9281R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB CEN16LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA132.md): Piper PA24 · Kentland, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2016 · N8154P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB CEN15LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA216.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2015 · N8703W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [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 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 CEN10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA216.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Madison, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N5425P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight with known physiological impairment and his use of unapproved sedating medication, both of which likely impaired his ability…
- [NTSB CEN10CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA118.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Connersville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2010 · N8946W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and slush-covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI07FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA114.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bass Lake, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2007 · N382BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach glidepath, which resulted in a settling-with-power flight condition. Contributing to the accident was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB CHI05LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA235.md): Robinson R44 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N534SE · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate remedial action during landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA078.md): Cessna R182 · Elberfeld, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2004 · N5450T · Destroyed
  > The in-flight and on-ground fires in the cabin and engine compartment for undetermined reasons during the flight's cruise and emergency landing.
- [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 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 CHI98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mc Cordsville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N55059 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane. Factors were his self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB CHI94LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA062.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Highland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1994 · N8117Z · Substantial damage
  > An electrical system failure due to a fractured alternator mounting lug. Factors related to the accident were the rough terrain, and decreasing visibility due to snow and darkness.
- [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 CHI90LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA253.md): Piper PA25-235 · Logansport, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N7330Z · Substantial damage
  > The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. The presence of standing corn in the touchdown area was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI90DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DET01.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N5483P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA014.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1988 · N7733P · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after liftoff and landing gear retraction, the pilot inadvertently allowed the aircraft to touch down on the runway. The pilot stated that his attention was distracted by conversation with one of the passengers and he failed to maintain a positive…
- [NTSB CHI88DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX01.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Salem, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N6487P · Destroyed
  > N6478P crashed during a forced landing near the Salem, IN, airport. The aircraft had experienced an engine failure due to failure of the number 5 connecting rod cap bolt. The aircraft struck a tree during the approach and crashed 100 yards north of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI88LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA009.md): Cessna R182RG II · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N739JG · Substantial damage
  > After take-off, the pilot attempted to retract the landing gear when the hydraulic line on the right main gear actuator failed. The left main landing gear was stuck in the trailing position while the nose gear and right main gear remained down and locked. The…
- [NTSB CHI85LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA205.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1985 · N8521N · Substantial damage
  > Acft contacted a ditch following a loss of directional control during landing roll. Plt reported, 'more experience in handling crosswinds' could have prevented the accident.
- [NTSB CHI84LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA171.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1984 · N3874W · Substantial damage
  > The student plt reported that during a landing, he reduced the power too soon & flared the acft too high, then the acft bounced about 8 to 10 ft in the air. The hard landing resulted in spar damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB CHI84LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA030.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Warsaw, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1983 · N15419 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collapsed the landing gear during a forced landing following eng failure. The acft had been flown 5.5 hours before landing 3 miles NE of the intended refueling stop. The pilot had passed ft wayne at flt time of 5+ hours with about 10 gallons of fuel…
- [NTSB ATL82DA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA171.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ripley, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1982 · N8544L · Destroyed
  > When the pilot arrived to spray the field for the first time, he saw powerlines along a road and saw poles on both sides of a creek. He assumed that all of the lines followed the road. He was unaware that a powerline crossed the narrow field that he was about…
- [NTSB CHI82DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA087.md): Cessna 182 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 13, 1982 · N757XU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the wind was from the west at 25, gusting 40 knots. During landing on runway 36, he touched down long and then attempted to go-around. At the north end of the field, the aircraft encountered soft, soggy terrain, the pilot lost…
- [NTSB CHI81DEX27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEX27.md): Cessna 182RG · West Middleton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1981 · N737HP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FET09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FET09.md): Cessna R182 · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1981 · N757DC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DET30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DET30.md): Cessna R182 · Roanoke, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1980 · N3132C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEX14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEX14.md): Piper PA-24 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1978 · N7429P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEX07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEX07.md): Piper PA-23 · St Paul, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 17, 1977 · N498HH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FET28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FET28.md): Callair A-9 · Winamac, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1977 · N7734V · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEX28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEX28.md): Piper PA-25 · Westfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1977 · N7547Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DETE5](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DETE5.md): Piper PA-28 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1976 · N9458W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC077.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbus, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jul 5, 1976 · N7915N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76FEA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEA39.md): Piper PA-25 · Tipton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1976 · N4773Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FET35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FET35.md): Piper PA-28 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1976 · N9236W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DET11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DET11.md): Callair A9 · Kewanna, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1975 · N7734V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FET13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FET13.md): Piper PA-25 · Wawaka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1975 · N7748Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FET03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FET03.md): Piper PA-24 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1974 · N7652P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DET05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DET05.md): Piper PA-25 · Morocco, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1973 · N7761Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEA06.md): Piper PA-32 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1972 · N3209W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DET26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DET26.md): Piper PA-28 · Syracuse, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1972 · N8733W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEA42.md): Piper PA-32 · Crawfordsvile, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 2, 1972 · N3459W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DBM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBM19.md): Piper PA-23 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1971 · N441RV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DBM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBM02.md): Piper PA-25 · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1970 · N6511Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FBA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FBA22.md): Piper PA-32 · Brazil, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1970 · N7716J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FBM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FBM09.md): Piper PA-28 · Warsaw, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1970 · N9425W · 2 aircraft · 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" = 'IN' 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=IN

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