# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, MS

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.

## Latest cases

- [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 NYC08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA142.md): Piper PA32 · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N3304W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA132.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N987MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA207.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Newton, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N330PL · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MIA05CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA047.md): Cessna TR182 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2004 · N756KQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's failure to complete the checklist.
- [NTSB ATL02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA169.md): Piper PA24-250 · Morton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N5724P · Substantial damage
  > Contamination in the exhaust valve guide area which caused the binding of the exhaust valve in the open position.
- [NTSB MIA02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA159.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hernando, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N120S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies ( contaminated fuel system) which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing to a cotton field, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA108.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Meridian, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N697MA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL98FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA053.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Clinton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N9166W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience that led to spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control; and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground during an…
- [NTSB MIA93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA063.md): Bates Barracuda I · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1993 · N852DH · Destroyed
  > Undetermined due to the destruction of the airplane after the gear collapsed on landing.
- [NTSB MIA89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA161.md): Cessna 182R · Tutwiler, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N2739C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control of the aircraft due to an encounter with a dust devil while on the ground.
- [NTSB MIA87LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA107.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Meridian, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1987 · N6290P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not assure the fuel level in the aircraft fuel tanks prior to departure. During the flight the pilot canceled a planned fuel stop and continued to his destination. The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion 2 1/2 miles short of the destination and…
- [NTSB ATL81FKQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKQ24.md): Piper PA-25 · Bentonia, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 30, 1981 · N4883Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FKQ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKQ28.md): Piper PA-25 · Raymond, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1978 · N4801Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKQ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKQ17.md): Piper PA-25 · Schlater, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1978 · N7141Z · No damage
- [NTSB MIA75DKQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKQ12.md): Piper PA-25 · Beulah, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1974 · N6581Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKQ09.md): Piper PA-25 · Rosedale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1973 · N7498Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DKQ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKQ32.md): Callair A-9 · Avon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1972 · N7601V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FKQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKQ07.md): Piper PA-25 · Bolton, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1970 · N4383Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71FKQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKQ06.md): Piper PA-25 · Ruleville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1970 · N4835Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0044.md): Piper PA-25 · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1969 · N6737Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69A0093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69A0093.md): Piper PA-18 · Flora, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1969 · N4032Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69D0187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0187.md): Piper PA-25 · Batesville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1968 · N7331Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69F0134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0134.md): Piper PA-25 · Ruleville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1968 · N7633Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0126.md): Piper PA-24 · Jackson, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1968 · N5371P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0120.md): Piper PA-25 · Eupora, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1968 · N7008Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69F0117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0117.md): Piper PA-25 · Cadarette, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1968 · N7254Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68D0158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0158.md): Piper PA-25 · Rosedale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1968 · N7222Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0449.md): Piper PA-25 · Eupora, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1968 · N7367Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0135.md): Piper PA-25 · Silver City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1967 · N6717Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68F0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0013.md): Piper PA-24 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1967 · N6138P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0129.md): Piper PA-24 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1966 · N7937P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0004-171396.md): Piper PA-25 · Brookhaven, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1966 · N7503Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0596.md): Spiper PA24 · Nsilver Creek, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1966 · N8251P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0583.md): Piper PA24 · Laurel, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1966 · N7323P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0492.md): Piper PA-24 · Nitta Yuma, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1966 · N6438P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA65F0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65F0047.md): Piper PA-24 · Columbia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1965 · N6225P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3821](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3821.md): Piper PA25 · Lambert, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1964 · N6842Z · Destroyed

## 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" = 'MS' 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=MS

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