# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, MO

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 CEN17LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA326.md): Cessna 182 · Booneville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N182DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN17LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA217.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N3082T · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe distance between the airplane and a person on the ground, which resulted in serious injuries to the person.
- [NTSB CEN16FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA378.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2016 · N8983W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper control inputs during takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent departure stall, and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN16LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA332.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Miller, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N6542Z · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper installation of the left aileron swage fitting, which resulted in an inflight loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA520.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N7064Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing on a gravel road.
- [NTSB CEN13LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA379.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Salisbury, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N4812Y · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's reduced braking efficiency and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [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 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 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 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 CEN10LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA370.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Centerville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2010 · N5798P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot not using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB DEN08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA115.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N8106M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain separation from the parked airplanes while taxiing at an excessive speed for the conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport personnel's decision to park the airplanes in close proximity to the taxiway.
- [NTSB CHI05LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA069.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2005 · N5961P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate preflight and inflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the trees that the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI04LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA212.md): Robinson R44 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N7036J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his failure to maintain clearance from the open hangar door. A contributing factor was the open hangar door.
- [NTSB CHI01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA161.md): Cessna R182 · Raymore, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N2344C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to see and avoid the guy wires associated with a lighted tower. A factor associated with the accident was the guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI01FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA146.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N7331P · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing and inadequate preflight inspection performed by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel system contamination that resulted in the loss of engine power, the…
- [NTSB CHI99LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA154.md): Cessna R182 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N738WK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain clearance over the fence. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control, the crosswind, and the fence posts.
- [NTSB CHI98LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA239.md): Robinson R-44 · Cassville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N8329B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and weather evaluation that resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors to the accident were a preflight briefing service not being used and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA165.md): Cessna 182RG · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N736YZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was the excessive airspeed.
- [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 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 MKC89DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCA01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Auxvasse, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N6579Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB MKC88DCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCA02.md): Callair A-9A · Rush Hill, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1988 · N7735V · Substantial damage
  > About 25 minutes after sunset, the airplane struck a powerline and pole during a spray run. The airplane struck the ground inverted.
- [NTSB MKC88LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA060.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mound City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1988 · N7703J · Substantial damage
  > The PIC, after an earlier lndg at tarkio, Missouri and an unsuccessful attempt to reach his fishing partner, flew his acft to and landed at st. joseph rosecrans arpt. After contacting his friend, and catching a few hours of sleep, the PIC made an early…
- [NTSB MKC85FCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FCA02.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Dexter, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1985 · N9826P · Destroyed
  > The plt was making a swath run while on an aerial application training flt. During a pull-up at the end of the swath run, the rgt wing struck the tops of 3 willow trees. The acft then entered a rgt roll, struck an eletrical power line, rolled inverted &…
- [NTSB MKC85LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA015.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Aurora, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1984 · N5274P · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed gear up. The student plt put the gear down on downwind and then on a pre-landing check on final apchthe student retracted the gear. The CFI said the warning horn never sounded and she did not notice that the gear was up.
- [NTSB MKC83LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA143.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Cedarcreek, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1983 · N82319 · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the plt flew over the strip, then circled to land. As he was flaring to land, he saw 2 deer on the rwy. He initiated a go-around, but decided he was too slow & that there was not enough rwy left. He reduced the power & touched down, but was…
- [NTSB MKC83LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA129.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Puxico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1983 · N4813Y · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that while trimming a rice field he was watching his drift & when he looked forward he saw the transmission line but was too close to avoid the lines.
- [NTSB MKC83LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA088.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Kaiser, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1983 · N2200Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft sustained substantial damage when the nose gear collapsed during landing. The weather was VMC but the pilot said he encountered a gusty crosswind during landing. He had checked the wind sock prior to landing and it was hanging limp. The reported wind…
- [NTSB MKC82DA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA154.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fisk, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1982 · N8787L · Destroyed
  > The pilot was taking off from a small ag strip when his left wing went into milo growing beside the strip. Subsequently, the aircraft spun around and flipped over. This was the pilot's tenth takeoff on that day. He reported that the wind was from the…
- [NTSB MKC82DA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA026.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Liberty, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 8, 1982 · N7618P · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot reported encountering wind shear at about 12 to 15 ft AGL during a short field landing on runway 19. She stated that there were several obstructions that could create a wind effect. The surface wind was from the northeast at five knots.…
- [NTSB MKC81FCG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCG49.md): Piper PA-25 · Knob Noster, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1981 · N8516L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81FCG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCG44.md): Piper PA-32 · Liberty, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1981 · N4828S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81DCG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCG11.md): Piper PA-32 · Green City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1980 · N3209W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCG81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCG81.md): Piper PA-32 · Green City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1979 · N3209W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCA03.md): Cessna 182RG · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1978 · N2303C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCG02-138931.md): Piper PA-32 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1978 · N4852S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCG21.md): Piper PA-32 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1978 · N4824S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCA06.md): Piper PA-24 · Fenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 20, 1977 · N6958P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG92.md): Piper PA-24 · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1976 · N29BJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG47.md): Piper PA-32 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1976 · N3227W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74DCA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCA26.md): Piper PA-25 · Catron, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1974 · N4954Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCA19.md): Piper PA-32 · Memphis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1974 · N3677W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74IK026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74IK026.md): Piper PA-32 · Readsville, MO · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1973 · N3977W · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC73FCA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCA08.md): Piper PA-28 · Berkeley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1972 · N9365W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCA29.md): Piper PA-24 · Tyrone, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1972 · N5909P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCA27.md): Piper PA-25 · New Madrid, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1972 · N6666Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCG36.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1972 · N9178W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71DCA33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCA33.md): Piper PA-25 · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1971 · N6576Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCA12.md): Piper PA-23 · Cuba, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1970 · N4714P · 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" = 'MO' 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=MO

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