# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 2025

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 WPR26FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA069.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 24, 2025 · N2785Q · Substantial damage
  > On December 24, 2025, at approximately 1230 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-32-260, N2785Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rio Linda, California. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the pilot-rated passenger was…
- [NTSB CEN26LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA073.md): Rockwell International 114 · Stroud, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2025 · N5879N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN26LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA042.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 11, 2025 · N9143W · Substantial damage
  > On November 10, 2025, about 1815 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-235 airplane, N9143W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Castle Rock, Colorado. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. A second passenger…
- [NTSB CEN26LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA038.md): Cessna R182 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2025 · N9054C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extended to landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA025.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 19, 2025 · N5865P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was properly extended before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn and failure to verify the gear was extended with the cockpit position…
- [NTSB WPR25LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA295.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 26, 2025 · N272C · Substantial damage
  > On September 26, 2025, about 1040 mountain daylight time, a SIAI-MARCHETTI SF 260B, N272C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Billings, Montana. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ANC25LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA105.md): Maule M-5-235C · Point MacKenzie, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 13, 2025 · N343GA · Substantial damage
  > On September 13, 2025, about 12:28 Alaska daylight time, a Maule M5-235C airplane, N343GA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Point McKenzie, Alaska. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB CEN25LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA357.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 28, 2025 · N7412P · Substantial damage
  > On August 28, 2025, at about 1550 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250 airplane, N7412P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gregory, Michigan. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [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 WPR25LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA266.md): Cessna TR182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 12, 2025 · N619MW · Substantial damage
  > On August 12, 2025, about 1330 Pacific daylight time, Cessna TR182 airplane, N619MW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near San Diego, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN25FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA308.md): Cessna T182T · Augusta, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 7, 2025 · N35370 · Substantial damage
  > On August 7, 2025, at 1037 central daylight time, a Cessna T182T airplane, N35370, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Augusta, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR25LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA237.md): Cessna R182 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2025 · N2658C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use a pre-landing checklist.
- [NTSB GAA25WA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA228.md): Piper PA32 · Marsh Harbor, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Jul 31, 2025 · N68BT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA290.md): Cessna R182 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2025 · N737HN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to his distraction of other traffic and failure to follow his landing procedures.
- [NTSB WPR25LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA217.md): Cessna TR182 · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 17, 2025 · N182KC · Substantial damage
  > On July 17, 2025, about 1447 mountain standard time, a Cessna TR182, N182KC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tuba City, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA25LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA235.md): Cessna R182 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2025 · N262AL · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the throttle cable sleeve during takeoff, which resulted an uncommanded engine power reduction and the pilot’s inability to control the engine throttle, and resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA186.md): Kohut Mark A Murphy SR 2500 · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2025 · N6161C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA131.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2025 · N3797W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN25FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA124.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Danville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 15, 2025 · N331ES · Destroyed
  > On March 15, 2025, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N331ES, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Danville, Virginia. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA25LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA130.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Manchester, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2025 · N43DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe icing and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR25LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA092.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Shafter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2025 · N8535N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing was the student pilot and flight instructors’ failure to utilize carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN25LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA085.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mount Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 20, 2025 · N8997W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA081.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2025 · N6799P · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN25LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA079.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2025 · N8051P · Substantial damage
  > An electrical system surge for a reason that could not be determined that resulted in an overvoltage event, internal damage to electronics equipment, smoke in the cockpit, and a gear up landing.
- [NTSB WPR25FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA079.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jan 14, 2025 · N6502P
  > On January 14, 2025, about 0622 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6502P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rock Springs, Wyoming. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…

## 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") = 2025
  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=2025

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