# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, NJ

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 GAA18CA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA556.md): Cessna R182 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N7304T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA116.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2017 · N44EK · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears of the engine and a subsequent loss of power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA061.md): Piper PA-24 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N88F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA11LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA380.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N64JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while hovering.
- [NTSB NYC07CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA054.md): Cessna R182 · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2007 · N695X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain. A factor was the rocks off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC07LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA001.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2006 · N5097P · Substantial damage
  > Displacement of the idler gear assembly, which resulted in a loss of camshaft timing, and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the swampy terrain condition.
- [NTSB NYC06FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA133.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Manahawkin, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N48ED · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, which resulted in his exeeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight separation of the…
- [NTSB NYC06LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA035.md): Robinson R44 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2005 · N44EK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA077.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Southampton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N4754Y · Substantial damage
  > A lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 4 and 5 connecting rods, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the furrowed cornfield.
- [NTSB NYC04CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA199.md): Robinson R44 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N315SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while conducting a nighttime landing to a dolly, which resulted in a stuck skid, and subsequent hard landing. A factor was the nighttime conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA157.md): Robinson R-44 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N44EK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during approach.
- [NTSB NYC94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA103.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Monmouth Beach, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N6375P · Destroyed
  > A power loss due to fuel starvation, for undetermined reasons. A factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA129.md): Piper PA-28-236 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8220J · Substantial damage
  > A manufacturer's defect which resulted in fatigue failure of the magneto impluse coupling spring and the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA054.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1991 · N81839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the descent which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB NYC88LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA110.md): Cessna 182RG · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1988 · N738QK · Substantial damage
  > During landing at Princeton, new jersey, the flight encountered turbulence in the last 500 feet before reaching the runway. The pilot initiated a go around and came in with 10 degree flaps. Aircraft touched down and rolled a few feet then lifted off again…
- [NTSB NYC87LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA159.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N9443W · Substantial damage
  > The flight was involved in short field landing practice. On the third landing, the pilot allowed the aircraft to stall above the runway surface and then touch down hard, damaging the outboard sections of the wings.
- [NTSB NYC87LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA140.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Allaire, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1987 · N3618Z · Substantial damage
  > During landing roll, the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft veered off the runway to the left, collided with a tree and was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB NYC87LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA097.md): Piper PA-24 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1987 · N8656P · Substantial damage
  > While lndg on rwy 27, just bfr sunset, the acft was rprtd to be high & fast on the apch. Subsequently, it contd off the end of the rwy & collided with trees. The plt rprtd he was under stress due to recent death of his parents & the necessity to move the acft…
- [NTSB NYC85FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA029.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1984 · N2831Y · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was observed in close proximity to another aircraft in the traffic pattern. The pilot extended the downleg leg leg. During the turn to align the aircraft with the runway the pilot suffered a disabling heart attack. Unable to recover the aircraft…
- [NTSB NYC84LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA095.md): Cessna 182RG · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1984 · N3714C · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt after about an hour and 10 min flight he returned for landing. During the landing roll the acft skidded off the rwy onto soft dirt damaging the propeller and right wing tip.
- [NTSB NYC79FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA038.md): Piper PA-24 · Smithville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1979 · N7318P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79FHM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHM01.md): Piper PA-28 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1978 · N9443W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FHD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHD09.md): Piper PA-24 · Mt Laurel, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1975 · N7609P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DHD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DHD19.md): Piper PA-24 · Marlton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1972 · N7130P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FHD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHD16.md): Piper PA-28 · Bridgeport, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1972 · N8996W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FHD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FHD34.md): Piper PA-24 · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1971 · N5456P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70DHA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70DHA14.md): Piper PA-23 · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1970 · N4570P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69F0455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0455.md): Piper PA-23 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1969 · N4792P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0392.md): Piper PA-28 · Shrewsbury, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1968 · N9136W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0223.md): Piper PA-24 · Wayne, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1966 · N5315P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0186.md): Piper PA-24 · Medford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1965 · N8107P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0072.md): Piper PA-24 · Totoway Ny, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1965 · N5315P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0015.md): Piper PA-24 · Red Bank, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1965 · N7318P · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X1009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1009.md): Piper PA28 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 14, 1964 · N8743W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0715](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0715.md): Piper PA24 · Ashland, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1964 · N7645P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2745](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2745.md): Piper PA28 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1964 · N8752W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2157.md): Piper PA24 · Red Bank, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1964 · N5515P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0535.md): Piper PA23 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1964 · N4086P · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'NJ' 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=NJ

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