# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series: In flight collision with object

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 SEA08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA046.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Orting, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2007 · N4388P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL07FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA069.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N21423 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a night approach for landing, resulting in an in flight collision with wires and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC07LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA027.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2006 · N9430K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart into adverse weather conditions. Contributing was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA084.md): Cessna T206H · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2006 · N531HP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in a collision with multiple objects.
- [NTSB CHI06FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA032.md): Aero Commander 500B · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · Destroyed
  > The clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees.
- [NTSB DFW05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA077.md): Cessna 182 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N832TC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during a go-around. A contributing factor was the prevailing night condition.
- [NTSB NYC05LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA040.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2004 · N714KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach to the runway. A factor related to the accident was the nighttime conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA028.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Vandalia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2004 · N54316 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude\clearance while on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in the accident were the fog and low ceiling conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA177.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N962AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a television tower.
- [NTSB SEA04LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA180.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Picabo, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2004 · N880SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the propeller control for takeoff performance needed to outclimb obstacles. The pilot's failure to use the checklist, trees, and a fence are contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW04FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA204.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lakeway, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N601BV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to successfully perform a short-field takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB IAD04FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA030.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ticonderoga, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N45032 · Destroyed
  > Reason for occurrence undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW04CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA061.md): Piper PA-32R · Poynor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2004 · N4136S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. A factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA130.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Blaney Park, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9181P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree line. Factors contributing to this accident were the wind gusts and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA154.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Paulden, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2003 · N99TX · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain the proper climb airspeed. The high density altitude condition was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA117.md): Piper PA-32R · Manley Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N40449 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB MIA02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA067.md): Piper PA32R-300 · Broadway, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N4451X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB LAX02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA048.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N4328B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's collision with an unobserved animal that entered the active runway during the dark nighttime when the pilot's visibility was diminished.
- [NTSB FTW02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA052.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Duncan, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N127CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing minimum weather, the dark night conditions, and the inoperative REIL's.
- [NTSB DEN01FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA161.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N161RB · Destroyed
  > the flight crews' intentional low altitude flight, and failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI01FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA312.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2001 · N81557 · Destroyed
  > the improper preflight planning/preparation and the short field take off/procedure not followed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the airplane's forward center of gravity, the variable gusting wind and improper weight and balance calculations by…
- [NTSB FTW01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA158.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N5883V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol intoxication and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA076.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2001 · N6754Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during the circling approach. Factors were the power transmission wire, the plowed field, and that the pilot's lookout was not possible through the built up ice on the windshield.
- [NTSB CHI01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA042.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Preston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N713HM · Substantial damage
  > altitude/clearance from the trees not being obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the trees and the contamination of the pitot/static system.
- [NTSB SEA00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA162.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Birkenfeld, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N934PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in the aircraft not clearing the fence posts. A contributing factor was the fence posts.
- [NTSB NYC00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA065.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Harpswell, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N8463X · Substantial damage
  > was the improper decision of the pilot to depart at night, from an unlighted runway with no visual references to obstructions on the sides of the runway. Factors were the dark night conditions, and the lack of runway side lights.
- [NTSB ANC00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA004.md): Piper PA-31 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1999 · N74923 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CHI98LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA219.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Mobridge, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N3760E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines, and the separation of the vertical stabilizer and rudder which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA029.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Stanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N57871 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire resulting in the separation of the rudder and a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW96GA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96GA365.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N14196 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog.
- [NTSB ATL96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA024.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N4219T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and failure to follow operating procedures resulted in his descent below the decision height while on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX96FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA050.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1995 · N888JK · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to follow IFR procedures in that he descended below the minimum descent altitude and failed to execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's self-induced pressure to get to work.
- [NTSB FTW95FA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA363.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N9296K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while diverting attention to an open cargo door. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB FTW95LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA311.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Hico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N500BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the delayed go-around.
- [NTSB SEA95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA039.md): Piper PA-31-350 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1995 · N36PB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance from higher terrain that was located near the airport. Factors related to the accident were: low ceiling, fog, false/incorrect indication of the NDB, failure of other personnel to properly issue a…
- [NTSB FTW94FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA241.md): Schweizer G-164B · Foules, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N6617Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI94DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCG02.md): Aero Commander Calair A-9B · Excelsior Sprgs, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N7965V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the powerlines during his maintenance test application run.
- [NTSB LAX92LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA399.md): Piper 601P · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N711YM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for an intentional low pass. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light conditions, and the pilots improper inflight planning and decision.
- [NTSB BFO92FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA032.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sandston, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N100LC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision failure to follow the missed approach procedure.
- [NTSB CHI92LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA026.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Charles City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1991 · N9161P · Substantial damage
  > Proper glide path not maintained. Factors in the accident are the premature landing gear extension and inadequate airspeed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB NYC92LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA020.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Groton, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1991 · N14256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during the approach. A factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB ATL91FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA047.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Cordele, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N9209P · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain proper runway alignment and to maintain proper altitude. Related factors were: darkness and the pilot becoming lost/disoriented.
- [NTSB ATL91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA040.md): Rockwell 114 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1991 · N4827W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow instrument flight rules (IFR) and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) during the VOR approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA160.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N32446 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to depart for his destination airport in the path of approaching thunderstorms resulting in the encounter with wind gusts during landing which exceeded his limitations.
- [NTSB NYC90FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA011.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Glastonbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N4106W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude control during maneuvering flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane's electrical system and the pilot's operation at night, without emergency lighting (flashlight).
- [NTSB FTW89FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA137.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Celina, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N4360K · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Related factors were: failure of the pilot to use all of the available runway area, the runway/terrain conditions, and obstructions/power lines beyond the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA88LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA193.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1988 · N4379A · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff from the grass strip, the left main landing gear and wingtip collided with runway lights & a fencepost. The acft was slow to climb. After clearing trees at the departure end of the rwy, the acft descended below treetop level, then continued to…
- [NTSB MIA88FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA083.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Pembroke Park, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N5327F · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot obtained a weather briefing that indicated the weather would be deteriorating to IMC, but he attempted a flight anyway. During the flight, he became disoriented and penetrated 2 control zones and then struck an antenna…
- [NTSB MIA87LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA206.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hastings, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N4647F · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he had just lifted from the 2300 ft wet grass strip, where he estimated the grass to be about 6 in to 1 ft high, when he sustained a partial power loss. The acft struck an embankment at the end of the rwy & sheared the gear. Air temp in…
- [NTSB SEA87LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA040.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Gates, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1986 · N4116R · Destroyed
  > The plt was attempting to land the aircraft at night on an unlit grass airstrip. Prior to reaching the airstrip the plt collided with an apple tree. Both wings were severed from the aircraft and it went inverted before striking the ground in a slightly nose…

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41533')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41533&occurrence=220

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