# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, NC

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 ANC26LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA080.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pinetown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 6, 2026 · N8791E · Substantial damage
  > On August 6, 2026, about 1355 eastern daylight time, a Piper Aircraft PA-32-260 airplane, N8791E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pinetown, North Carolina. The private pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries. The…
- [NTSB ERA23LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA240.md): Cessna R182 · Macon, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N182LG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA23FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA070.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 22, 2022 · N7094J · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspections of the forward left control rod end attachment hardware to the stationary swashplate by the pilot and by maintenance personnel, resulting in an eventual loosening and backing out of the hardware and subsequent loss of helicopter…
- [NTSB ERA21FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA333.md): Piper PA24 · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 20, 2021 · N8262P · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing was the pilot’s loss of airplane control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA267.md): Piper PA28 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2020 · N33JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA18LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA087.md): Aero Commander Callair A 9 · Bunn, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2018 · N8401V · Substantial damage
  > The glider instructor's delayed remedial action when the glider became out of position during aerotow, which resulted in excessive side-loading of the release hook and a delay in the glider's release from tow, which resulted in the towplane’s descent and…
- [NTSB ERA17LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA141.md): Cessna R182 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2017 · N2383C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane's flaps for takeoff, which resulted in a longer ground roll and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA14CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA270.md): Wonder Michael S Harmon Rocket · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2014 · N85TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusty crosswind which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09FA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA411.md): Cessna R182 · Hayesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2009 · N778RK · Destroyed
  > Flight into terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA395.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Rutherford, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N8658W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a go-around which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA096.md): Piper PA-28-235 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N38558 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA033.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Plymouth, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N3568W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) pilot's failure to see and avoid the Piper Cherokee (PA-32-260).
- [NTSB NYC08FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA180.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Cruso, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N64FP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate to severe turbulence prevailing. Contributing to the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC07FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA052.md): Cessna TR182 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N7090S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ATL06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA094.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N5626P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL06CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA015.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bryson City, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2005 · N1186X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA123.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2003 · N6JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after an aborted landing and subsequent collision with an airport runway sign.
- [NTSB ATL03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA110.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Hatteras, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N9234Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was a go-around not performed.
- [NTSB MIA00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA020.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1999 · N8515W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with an airport sign.
- [NTSB ATL99LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA082.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N7001P · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the left main landing gear retraction assembly as a result of the disconnection of the left main landing gear strap bracket assembly from the main gear spring attachment bracket due to the missing nut. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA085.md): Stroud SKY Bolt · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1998 · N2951S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll when the front seat occupant inadvertently got his foot 'jammed' between the strut bungee and the rudder/brake peddle. A factor was the inadequate design of the rudder/brake peddle system.
- [NTSB MIA96LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA211.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Farmville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N82313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in loss of engine power do to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during a forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB MIA96IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96IA094.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1996 · N7451L · No damage
  > fatal incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB ATL94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA163.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Washington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N7726Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain, a plowed field, available for landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA057.md): Cessna 182RG · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N738CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not consider the effects of a wet, grass runway on aircraft performance. Factors were the wet, grass conditions of the runway surface.
- [NTSB ATL92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA184.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Powellsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N6953Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.1 exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ATL91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA158.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1991 · N6262P · Substantial damage
  > The spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot in IMC, his failure to maintain aircraft control, and the exceeding of the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factor(s) in this accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the VFR flight…
- [NTSB ATL91LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA157.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Roxobel, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N7658Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left magneto stop pin, resulting in the seizure of the magneto and the failure of the magneto drive gear, and ultimately engine stoppage. A factor in this accident was: the presence of trees at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ATL91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA048.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lumberton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N4749P · No damage
  > The pilot suffered a stroke and lost control of the airplane on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA149.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N5278P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not fully consider the effects of high obstructions and a poor runway surface condition.
- [NTSB ATL90DMG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DMG03.md): Piper PA-25 · Farmville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N8939L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation when he declined to add fuel between aerial application flights. The engine quit as a result of fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL89LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA206.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N5210P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to adequately monitor the engine fuel consumption in flight.
- [NTSB ATL87LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA126.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1987 · N7136P · Destroyed
  > The pilot called approach control and reported he was out of fuel and didn't think he was going to make the airport. He had landed at an airport enroute but had not refueled. He stated that he started descending when he got within ten miles of the airport. He…
- [NTSB ATL86LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA261.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Plymouth, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1986 · N9513P · Substantial damage
  > During a turn to reverse direction while dispersing chemicals over a peanut crop, the engine lost power. The pilot dumped the load of chemicals and made a hard full stall forced landing in the peanut field. Inspection of the engine revealed that the left…
- [NTSB ATL83LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA346.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Falkland, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N4633Y · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during a pull-up from a swath run, the acft began to shake & lose power. He continued to climb with full throttle & was able to maintain altitude for a short time, then the eng had a total power loss. Reportedly, the acft collided with…
- [NTSB ATL82FLJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLJ08.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Scotland Neck, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1982 · N9780P · Substantial damage
  > During the fourth swath run the acft struck a 60-foot tree approximately 5 ft from the top.
- [NTSB ATL80FLJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FLJ23.md): Piper PA-25 · Hope Mills, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1980 · N8550L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DLJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DLJ15.md): Piper PA-25 · Cove City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1979 · N9633P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA068.md): Piper PA-32 · Hickory, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1979 · N44522 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79DKM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DKM13.md): Piper PA-32 · Boone, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1979 · N3727W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FKM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FKM04.md): Piper PA-28 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1978 · N9056W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DLJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DLJ22.md): Callair A-9 · Stella, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1978 · N8266H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA026.md): Piper PA-32 · Raeford, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 28, 1977 · N121MB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DKM44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DKM44.md): Piper PA-24 · Waynesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1976 · N740W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76FKM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FKM24.md): Piper PA-32 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1976 · N4758S · No damage
- [NTSB IAD76DKM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DKM11.md): Piper PA-32 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1975 · N7740J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DKM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DKM05.md): Piper PA-32 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1975 · N15126 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DLJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DLJ32.md): Piper PA-25 · Edenton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1975 · N7292Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75FLJ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FLJ30.md): Piper PA-24 · Ocean Isle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1975 · N6849P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DLJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DLJ04.md): Piper PA-25 · Lagrange, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1974 · N6548Z · 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" = 'NC' 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=NC

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