# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 2004

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 DFW05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA026.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N7706P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 ATL05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N411CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power..
- [NTSB MIA05FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA020.md): Rawdon Bros. T1 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N2706D · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot-in-command's operating the airplane with known deficiencies, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, and a loss of control while maneuvering to return to…
- [NTSB DEN05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA019.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N7852P · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors include the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, and a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA133.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 · Vega Baja, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N902GD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in an inflight encounter with weather (low ceilings and thunderstorms), his loss of aircraft control, and an inflight collision with the ocean during uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB MIA04FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA128.md): Cessna R182 · Milton, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N5157T · Destroyed
  > The pilots operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment based on witness statements describing an excessive rpm drop and rough running engine after starting, during the engine run-up, and after becoming airborne, his failure to abort the…
- [NTSB ANC04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA113.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N6522T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were high…
- [NTSB ATL04LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2004 · N45100 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 DEN04LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA129.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sterling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N5975P · Destroyed
  > the failure of the landing gear extension system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA092.md): Maule M-5-235C · Seward, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N6194M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an aviation mechanic/inspector to adequately inspect the pilot/owner's work during the engine overhaul, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors associated with the…
- [NTSB LAX04LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA287.md): Cessna TR182 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2004 · N4657S · Substantial damage
  > A wheels up landing due to the failure of the hydraulic hose leading to the nose gear actuator, which depleted the hydraulic system of pressurized fluid.
- [NTSB CHI04LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA212.md): Robinson R44 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N7036J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his failure to maintain clearance from the open hangar door. A contributing factor was the open hangar door.
- [NTSB DEN04FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA115.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N3352W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI04CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA195.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2004 · N9290W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway during landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to perform a go-around, the ditch and the roadway encountered during the overrun.
- [NTSB DEN04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA121.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Model, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2004 · N7064P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA160.md): Piper PA 25 · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2004 · N7222Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a stall while maneuvering to pick up a banner.
- [NTSB LAX04CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA263.md): Cessna R182 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N9108C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction while on final approach.
- [NTSB SEA04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA118.md): Maule M-7-235C · Miles City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N1936P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in a main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ATL04CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA135.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N82451 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB IAD04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA025.md): Robinson R-44 · Killingly, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · N70144 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's intentional flight into instrument meteorological flight conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in a controlled descent into trees. Factors included the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, low cloud…
- [NTSB LAX04LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA240.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N4602Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during tow operations and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [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 DEN04CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA073.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Flagler, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N8586L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, low airspeed, and the inoperative fuel quantity gauge.
- [NTSB MIA04FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA086.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N3331W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from an improper landing flare resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed (Vs), an inadvertant stall, loss of control, and inflight collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB IAD04FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · North Lima, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N5369P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude clearance from trees. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the pilot's diminished night vision capability.
- [NTSB ANC04LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA043.md): Piper PA-24-250 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2004 · N6583R · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect assembly of the fuel selector valve by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's failure to make a precautionary landing to assess the fuel situation and lack of movement of the right fuel tank indicator. which resulted in fuel starvation and the…
- [NTSB MIA04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA061.md): Robinson R44 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2004 · N7194S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter following a reported loss of engine power after picking up to a hover from a dolly.
- [NTSB SEA04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA056.md): Cessna R182 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2004 · N7362X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent wing strike with terrain. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA078.md): Cessna R182 · Elberfeld, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2004 · N5450T · Destroyed
  > The in-flight and on-ground fires in the cabin and engine compartment for undetermined reasons during the flight's cruise and emergency 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 FTW04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA070.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2004 · N8936W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land on terrain not suitable for landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA057.md): Cessna 182RG · El Dorado, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2004 · N9318R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an airworthiness directive. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the…
- [NTSB MIA04CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA041.md): Maule M-7-235B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N10430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in this accident was the improper use of full flaps.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2004
  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&year=2004

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