# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 2007

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 NYC08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA063.md): Maule M-7-235 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N961PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the landing. Contributing was the wind gust.
- [NTSB MIA08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA029.md): Piper PA32-260 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N801VC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA026.md): Cessna R182 · Woodland, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N2643C · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to conduct visual flight in reduced visibility conditions at night. Factors contributing to the accident include the flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, and…
- [NTSB NYC08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA029.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2007 · N131AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were an inoperative stall warning system and an erroneous airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB NYC08FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA026.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Jamestown, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N8356C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA011.md): Maule M-5-235-C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2007 · N5644N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DFW08LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA013.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N9733P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector before takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the non suitable terrain for the forced landing and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DFW07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA211.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N7149P · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as result of the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA157.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N7961P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing following a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA105.md): Piper PA-32 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N3948W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA07CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA241.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N8600L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions (soft and rough/uneven) and the tailwind weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FAMS1.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N5067T · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane remains missing.
- [NTSB ANC07CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA087.md): Maule M7 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N717E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX07CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA251.md): Cessna R182 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N756MN · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's misjudged landing flare.
- [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 LAX07LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA234.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2007 · N8637P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a short circuit between both magneto ground leads. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual/100-hour maintenance inspection regarding the wires.
- [NTSB ATL07FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Tyringham, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N5595J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with thunderstorms during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control to appropriately issue weather information and initiate an in-flight deviation around known and clearly observed…
- [NTSB LAX07CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA196.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2007 · N6370P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC07LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA057.md): Cessna 182RG · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2007 · N6110T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC07CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA150.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Machias, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N5457P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB SEA07LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA178.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N7584P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel and inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ANC07CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA049.md): Britten-Norman BN2A26 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N27MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in structural damage during the landing roll when the airplane encountered soft sand.
- [NTSB DFW07CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA132.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N987MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA178.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N6744P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure that the runway was clear of other aircraft before takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA180.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA163.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Delta, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N7739Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA123.md): Piper PA28-235 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2007 · N8581W · Substantial damage
  > Wind shear encounter during approach for landing.
- [NTSB CHI07FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA114.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bass Lake, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2007 · N382BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach glidepath, which resulted in a settling-with-power flight condition. Contributing to the accident was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB LAX07FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA103.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tooele, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2007 · N9381W · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the wings and horizontal stabilizers. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions, clouds, turbulence and icing conditions.
- [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.

## 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") = 2007
  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=2007

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