# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, PA

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 ERA22LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sligo, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2021 · N7371P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilots mismanagement of fuel.
- [NTSB ERA21LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA049.md): Piper PA28 · Lititz, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2020 · N9086W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a taxiway, rather than a runway, which resulted in a collision with a fence during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA19LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA085.md): Piper PA24 · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2019 · N6872P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's improper installation and securing of the mixture control cable, which led to a simultaneous loss of total engine power and failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend when the cable caught on the nose landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB ERA10LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA345.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N9809P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB MIA08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA143.md): Cessna TR182 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N739AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB IAD05IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05IA066.md): Cessna R182 · West Mifflin, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 18, 2005 · N6149S · Minor damage
  > The failure of the landing gear actuator downlock pin due to fatigue, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing on landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA071.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N1563X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach to the runway. Factors in the accident were the dark night and snowbank.
- [NTSB NYC04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA086.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N5406P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC03IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA011.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Altoona, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N4295R · Minor damage
  > A failure of the fuel selector for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA158.md): Cessna R182 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N21PL · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a hydraulic line from its landing gear motor fitting.
- [NTSB IAD02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA016.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N9373W · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB IAD00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA027.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N2520Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the improper entry into the traffic pattern by the pilot of the Piper airplane and the inadequate lookout by the pilots in both airplanes. A factor in the accident was that radio communication was not possible because the Piper was not so equipped, and the…
- [NTSB NYC99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA189.md): Piper PA24-250 · Greencastle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N5801P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of speed and distance during the approach and his failure to perform a go around.
- [NTSB NYC91FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA194.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N3722W · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to achieve a proper touchdown on the runway due to diverted attention, pressure, and other psychological condition.
- [NTSB NYC91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA018.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1990 · N3HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failiure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA008.md): Maule M5-235C · Moscow, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N9266E · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to the failure of the pilot to properly arrest his descent rate and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the actions of the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC90LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA205.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N15590 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for unknown reasons and an off airport landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC89FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA167.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hartleton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N6206P · Destroyed
  > The pilot allowed the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded after encountering adverse weather conditions. Weather was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC87FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA244.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Altoona, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1987 · N8692W · Destroyed
  > The aircraft departed cleveland, oh at approx 0915 hours on an unauthorized flt to atlantic city, NJ. The plt was not authorized to operate the aircraft or conduct the flt due to his license having been revoked in 1977 for repeatedly violating FARS. Near…
- [NTSB NYC86FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA015.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Tobyhanna, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N4298K · Destroyed
  > At about the time N4298K was departing pocono mountains mun icipal airport, recorded radar information from new york ARTCC displayed an aircraft in that area. The aircraft flew eastward and then northward. The aircraft disappeared from the radar screen about…
- [NTSB NYC85FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA166.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tioga, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N7934P · Destroyed
  > The plt initiated a downwind landing on a grass rwy that sloped mostly uphill, but began sloping downhill at its departure end. A witness near the apch end of the 2150 ft rwy watched the acft touch down beyond its midpoint, then disappear over its crested…
- [NTSB NYC84LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA103.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 · Tobyhanna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1984 · N19WA · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a precautionary landing on a highway after both engines lost oil pressure. The plt feathered the right propeller because it gave abnormal indications before the left engine. The left engine was still operating at touchdown post accident…
- [NTSB NYC83LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA164.md): Aero Commander 500 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1983 · N100PV · Substantial damage
  > During arrival on a dual instructional flt, the UNICOM advised that there was an ultralight overhead & was possibly landing. As the student was landing, an additional UNICOM advisory was received concerning the ultralight acft. The instructor plt (CFI) stated…
- [NTSB NYC83LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA137.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Matamoris, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1983 · N7522P · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed downwind and overran the runway after which it collided with a fence during a precautionary landing. Thepilot had discovered a bad brake cylinder and fuel selector valve and was returning the acft to the mechanic who had performed the annual 5…
- [NTSB NYC82DA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA235.md): Cessna TR-182 · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 25, 1982 · N9369R · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft experienced a power loss at 300 feet after takeoff and a forced landing was made with the wheels up in a plowed field. An investigation revealed that a seal around the carburetor air mixing box had come loose and an oil seal in the turbocharger…
- [NTSB NYC82DA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA111.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bridgeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N6159P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed the aircraft wheels up. The pilot stated the sun was in his eyes which prevented him from seeing the gear lights. He also stated the warning horn did not sound. Examination revealed no abnormalities in the gear system operation.
- [NTSB NYC82DHA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DHA05.md): Mooney M20K · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 13, 1981 · N231RK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC81FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA017.md): Piper PA-32 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 28, 1980 · N3694W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGM01-201192.md): Piper PA-28 · Connellsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1979 · N3075N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DHD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DHD07.md): Piper PA-32 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1978 · N1563X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM01.md): Piper PA-32 · Corry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1977 · N33408 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHA25.md): Piper PA-24 · Warrington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1977 · N5473P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DHD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHD11-157705.md): Piper PA-32 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1977 · N8982W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76DHA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DHA25.md): Piper PA-24 · Clark Summit, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1976 · N7696P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FHA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHA05.md): Piper PA-32 · Clifford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1975 · N5528J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FGT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FGT10.md): Piper PA-24 · Frackville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1974 · N5197P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHA08.md): Aero Comdr 500 · Berwick, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1974 · N999B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FGM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FGM25.md): Piper PA-23 · Connelsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1974 · N5209Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DHA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DHA19.md): Piper PA-24 · Schwenksville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1973 · N5478P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DGM36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DGM36.md): Piper PA-24 · Wampum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1973 · N7131P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DGM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DGM32.md): Piper PA-28 · Greenville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1972 · N9471W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DHA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DHA23.md): Piper PA-32 · Hamburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1971 · N3559W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DGM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DGM17.md): Piper PA-32 · Central City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1971 · N3698W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FGM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FGM13.md): Piper PA-24 · Brookville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1971 · N5737P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DHD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DHD09.md): Piper PA-24 · Gap, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1971 · N7753P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DGM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DGM23.md): Piper PA-24 · Germania, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1970 · N5954P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FGM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FGM07.md): Piper PA-24 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1970 · N5788P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0064.md): Piper PA-24 · Ridgeway, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1969 · N7531P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69F0456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0456.md): Piper PA-22 · Gratz, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1969 · N6510Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68D0176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0176.md): Piper PA-24 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1967 · N7618P · 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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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