# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC08LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA264.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Palakta, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N39758 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA272.md): Piper PA32 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N4376X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and a wind gust, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA118.md): Mooney M20M · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N17RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW08LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA176.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Cookson, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N132RR · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA203.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mount Charleston, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N4063W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain and his selection of a cruise altitude that provided inadequate terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the rapidly rising terrain.
- [NTSB DEN08FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA114.md): Aero Commander 500S · Linwood, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N411JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-training inadvertently shutting off both engine fuel control valves causing a loss of power in both engines, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the chief pilot's…
- [NTSB ANC08LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA074.md): Lake L-4 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N13RZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA08FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA115.md): Cessna T206H · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N206GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a dark night approach to a coastal airport.
- [NTSB MIA08LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA149.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Charlotte Amali · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N411FS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to identify inadequate clamping of the aluminum line during inspection, and the undetected fatigue cracking of the line which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB LAX08CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA158.md): Cessna T182T · Vandenberg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N2252Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a veer off the runway.
- [NTSB DEN08WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA094.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Léguillac-de-l'Auche, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2008 · N9245D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA179.md): Cessna T182T · Newport, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N65433 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA133.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Emporia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N385WR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel outlet caused by the peeling off of a previously approved fuel tank sealer.
- [NTSB DEN08LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA082.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N303TE · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA173.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Maiquetia, Venezuela · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 28, 2008 · N6463L · Destroyed
  > On April 28, 2008, about 1425 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-310, N6463L, was destroyed during impact with residences, shortly after takeoff from Aeropuerto Internacional Del Centro Simon Bolivar (SVMI), Maiquetia, Venezuela. The certificated…
- [NTSB MIA08FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA094.md): Mooney M20M · Midlothian, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N429RM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper control inputs resulting from spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB DFW08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA089.md): Piper PA24-260 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N9097P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other approaching airplane. A contributing factor was the close proximity between the two private airstrips.
- [NTSB LAX08LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA080.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N4098A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to install the upper pivot bolt through the pivot hole in the upper end of the landing gear actuating rod, and the company maintenance inspector's inadequate inspection of the work performed.
- [NTSB MIA08CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA077.md): Piper PA24-260 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N9126P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB DFW08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA056.md): Aero Commander 500B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2008 · N712AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation and the pilot exceeding the design/stress limits of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's reported gyro problem, the dark night conditions, and prevailing instrument…
- [NTSB SEA08LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA064.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N7988P · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lapine, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N84JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA084.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N9896 · Substantial damage
  > A deer darting into the path of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC08MA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08MA038.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N509FN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to ensure that the airplane's nose baggage door latching mechanism was properly configured and maintained, resulting in an inadvertent opening of the nose baggage door in flight. Contributing to the accident were…
- [NTSB NYC08IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA069.md): Piper PA-32R · Destin, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2007 · N8158B · Minor damage
  > An in-flight fire due to a fractured fuel injector line as a result of an unauthorized repair to the line.
- [NTSB CHI08FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA054.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Warrens, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N1919H · Destroyed
  > The decision by the pilot to fly into known adverse weather, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors include the clouds and the night conditions.
- [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 CHI08LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA044.md): Aero Commander GA-500-B · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N444CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed lowering the landing gear in the landing sequence and the main gear were not in the down and locked position upon touchdown.
- [NTSB DEN08LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA012.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Trinidad, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2007 · N313RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX07CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA285.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N4175A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty, crosswind and downdraft wind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA07WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07WA153.md): Aerostar 601 · Siena, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2007 · N911M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL07LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA131.md): Grumman G-164A · Pittsgrove, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N8761H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to low compression for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA209.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pampa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N45014 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB CHI07FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA305.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Defiance, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N8341G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation when he encountered convective turbulence which resulted in a loss of control. This encounter resulted in an in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the convective turbulence in the clouds.
- [NTSB SEA07LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA254.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N6070X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB CHI07CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA282.md): Mooney M20M · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N9153Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.
- [NTSB ATL07LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA110.md): Cessna T206H · Lovell, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2007 · N206MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious floatplane's landing gear during a water landing.
- [NTSB DEN07LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA119.md): Cessna T206H · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N97PP · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall during takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors in this accident were a partial loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB DEN07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA112.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Joes, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N8459K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper takeoff planning and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA110.md): Cessna T206H · Steamboat Spngs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N72638 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather conditions (dirt devils/whirlwinds) and his inability to control the airplane during that encounter resulting in the airplane impacting the runway, subsequently going off the side of the runway, and…
- [NTSB ANC07LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA059.md): Piper PA-31 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N3535F · Substantial damage
  > Locked parking brakes and the operator's maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the parking brake cable at its fuselage attaching clamp.
- [NTSB DEN07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA105.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N8207Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and improper in-flight decisions resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA141.md): Piper PA31-310 · Marietta, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N97044 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot.
- [NTSB ANC07LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA048.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2007 · N200AK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were the delayed extension of the gear, and the gear being unlocked at touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC07FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA047.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N6117J · Destroyed
  > A fractured exhaust manifold, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the inadequate inspection of the airplane by the operator's maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ATL07LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA086.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2007 · N87619 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA106.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2007 · N555ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the attempted takeoff above the airplane's maximum gross weight, and an undetermined partial power loss, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC07FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA100.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Windham, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N5651Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA07LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA084.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 5 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N4TR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in an in-flight loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms.
- [NTSB CHI07CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA109.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Walker, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N770C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear.

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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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41533&page=10

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