# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, ND 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. Page 1 of 2 · 52 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA252.md): Piper PA24 · Hazen, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 28, 2026 · N6852P · Destroyed > On June 28, 2026, about 1317 central daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6852P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hazen, North Dakota. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part… - [NTSB CEN25LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA336.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Argusville, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2025 · N7239Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN23LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA255.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westhope, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2023 · N7419Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff. - [NTSB CEN23LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA233.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Carrington, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N8843L · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice that formed while the engine was operating at a low power setting for an extended period of time before departure. - [NTSB CEN20LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA208.md): Piper PA32 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2020 · N3869W · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine driven fuel pump which led to a fuel leak and subsequent fire in the engine compartment. - [NTSB CEN15LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA383.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Harvey, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · N4652Y · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to a failed magneto and two cylinders with low compression. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s decision to operate the airplane with an ongoing engine issue. - [NTSB GAA15CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA090.md): Piper PA 25-260 · Casselton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N4793Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to monitor the flight environment for adequate terrain/obstacle clearance, which resulted in the inflight collision with power transmission line wires. - [NTSB CEN12LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA437.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mott, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2012 · N8801L · Substantial damage > The rupture of a corroded oil line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB CEN11CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA477.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N7709Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inspection of the takeoff area which resulted in a collision with terrain and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI07LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA254.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Overly, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2007 · N7263Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the agricultural application flight. Contributing to the accident was the wheat crop. - [NTSB CHI06CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA257.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Anamoose, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N8501L · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during the aerial application pass. - [NTSB CHI06CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA216.md): Piper PA-25 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N7587Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the low airspeed which resulted in the pilot stalling the airplane. A factor was the car on the road which prevented the pilot from landing on the road. - [NTSB CHI06LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA223.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Underwood, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N4693Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line during the aerial application flight. - [NTSB CHI05LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA145.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mapleton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N8619L · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from an object during the precautionary landing. The heavy rain and the unknown object were factors. - [NTSB CHI04CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA139.md): Cessna TR182 · Hamberg, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2004 · N736QX · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his misjudgment of speed and distance. - [NTSB CHI02CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA248.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ray, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N7634Z · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the tailwind. - [NTSB CHI01LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA281.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N6794Z · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the terrain during the aerial application flight. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation and the pilot's diverted attention during the flight. - [NTSB CHI99LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA230.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N4652Y · Substantial damage > the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA229.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lefor, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N7329Z · Substantial damage > the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA266.md): Cessna R182 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N9142C · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the fuel system line fitting. - [NTSB CHI96LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA228.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N7730Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper refueling procedure, inadequate preflight and the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred. - [NTSB CHI96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA194.md): Piper PA-25 · Cleveland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N9844P · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees during an aerial application operation. The wires and trees (obstructions) were related factors. - [NTSB CHI94LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA272.md): Piper PA-25 · Spiritwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N6568Z · Substantial damage > the failure of the fuselage tubing in the empennage. - [NTSB CHI94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA223.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9561P · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the rough runway, and the pilot's improper preflight planning. - [NTSB CHI93DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N4693Y · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to a magneto failure. - [NTSB CHI93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA017.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Trenton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed > The pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CHI90DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG05.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sykeston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N4471Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA140.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hazelton, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4988Y · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain adequate visual lookout during aerial application maneuvering. - [NTSB DEN87LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA190.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1987 · N9750P · Substantial damage > The plt was spraying a field with orthine, used to exterminate grasshoppers. The plt said he was making his last pass at the field and was flying into a setting sun. He said he did not see the powerline. The acft struck the powerline and the plt made a crash… - [NTSB DEN87LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA114.md): Piper PA-25 · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1987 · N6749Z · Substantial damage > The commercial pilot was trying out an acft with the stated intention of leasing it. A takeoff was planned from a stretch of gravel road. During the takeoff ground run, the acft became airborne then touched down in a field, bounced across an intersecting road… - [NTSB DEN86LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA182.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1986 · N7131Z · Substantial damage > During the telephone interview, the plt stated the eng of his crop duster quit due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing was made. - [NTSB DEN84LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA236.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Webster, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N6749Z · Substantial damage > Plt stated the engine began to sputter during an ag flt. A forced landing was made in a wheat field during which the left main gear collapsed and the left wing contacted the ground. Investigation revealed the acft was fueled from an unfiltered 5 gallon can… - [NTSB DEN84FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA085.md): Cessna TR182 · Tappen, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1984 · N737QE · Destroyed > The private non-instrument rated plt received two weather briefings before the flight. During the last briefing at 1350 MST, he was informed that VFR flt was not recommended. At 1554 MST, the acft departed crystal arpt in a westerly direction. Several… - [NTSB DEN83LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA130.md): Cessna TR182 · Cando, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1983 · N6372S · Substantial damage > After returning to the arpt, the plt landed on rwy 30 with a right x-wind at about 16, gusting 23 KTS. Reportedly, the grass was aprx 1 ft tall on the rwy & the landing area sloped downward to the west. After touchdown, the plt maintained control of the acft… - [NTSB DEN82DA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA144.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Leonard, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N4461Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated the engine lost power as he pulled up from the final spray run. The aircraft wing contacted a tree and a forced landing was made in a barley field. Post flight exam showed no reason for the power loss. - [NTSB DEN81FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA019.md): Cessna 182RG · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1981 · N4773S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FTG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTG09.md): Piper PA-25 · Davenport, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 23, 1980 · N4860Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC76DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DTG03.md): Piper PA-25 · Mohall, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1975 · N9708P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC76DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DTG02.md): Piper PA-25 · Rhame, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1975 · N6861Z · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC75DTG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DTG23.md): Piper PA-25 · Manvel, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1975 · N7204Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC75DTG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DTG22.md): Piper PA-25 · Lisbon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1975 · N7198Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC73DTG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DTG14.md): Piper PA-25 · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1973 · N7308Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC72FTG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FTG24.md): Piper PA-28 · Lisbon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1972 · N9032W · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC71DTG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DTG28.md): Piper PA-25 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1971 · N4812Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC71FDD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FDD02.md): Piper PA-24 · Warsaw, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1970 · N6252P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68F0577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0577.md): Piper PA-25 · Ft.Clark, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1968 · N7017Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68D0496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0496.md): Piper PA-28 · Oakes, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1968 · N8687W · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68F0158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0158.md): Piper PA-28 · Napoleon, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1967 · N8727W · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC67F0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0075.md): Piper PA-25 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1966 · N7318Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0430.md): Piper PA28 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1964 · N8915W · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41532&state=ND&page=2 ## 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" = 'ND' 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=ND --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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