# 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 ANC02IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02IA093.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Talkeetna, AK · Incident · Serious injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2002 · N828KT · No damage
  > The passenger's incapacitation during a high altitude flight due to a loss of consciousness as the result of a pre-existing cardiovascular condition. A contributing factor in the incident was the operator's improper use of disposable oxygen masks without a…
- [NTSB CHI02LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA162.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Beaumont, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N38709 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the aircraft was not accelerating as expected. The wet and muddy turf runway was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL02WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02WA116.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Roseau, Dominica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2002 · N78336 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA106.md): Cessna A185F · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N1577B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in overstress of the aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB ANC02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA040.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Noorvik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N9243K · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the climb to cruise for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing in soft terrain. A factor associated in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA166.md): Socata TB-21 · New River, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N328CG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, and the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA127.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N8108V · Substantial damage
  > a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the takeoff phase. A contributing factor was the lack of an airport perimeter fence to prevent deer from entering the runway environment.
- [NTSB LAX02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA140.md): Cessna T206H · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N377ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable, gusty and crosswind conditions, which led to a bounced landing and a subsequent pilot induced porpoise oscillation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the landing in a crosswind…
- [NTSB CHI02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA109.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N3034A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while encountering windshear during initial climbout, resulting in a stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL02IA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA079.md): Rockwell International 500-S · Jackson, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N8536 · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power in both engines, and subsequent forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB MIA02FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA079.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N91FK · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02IA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02IA072.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Fort Laudedale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2002 · N49RB · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot to assure all items of the before landing checklist were complied with before landing, resulting in the wheels up landing.
- [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 SEA02GA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02GA053.md): Piper PA-31 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Mar 12, 2002 · N2336V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight which resulted in the in-flight separation due to overload of the spar at the right wing root. Hypoxia was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL02FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA057.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N33584 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA028.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Ferron, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2002 · N47465 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to the ingestion of foreign object(s) into the meshing of the gears, causing a malfunction of the magneto idler gear and failure of maintenance personnel to detect the signs of imminent failure during a mandatory oil filter…
- [NTSB NYC02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA072.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N9055P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB NYC02FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA060.md): Rockwell 500S · Exeter, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2002 · N999N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control after encountering icing conditions while on approach for landing. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions and pilot's failure to select the airplane's propeller de-icing switches to the "on" position.
- [NTSB MIA02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA061.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2002 · N715RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot continued flight into known adverse weather resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA043.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2002 · N4105W · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control.
- [NTSB DEN02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA018.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N6935Y · Substantial damage
  > the total power failure of the right engine due to the failure of its lubricating system. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the terrain being above the airplane's single engine performance capability.
- [NTSB MIA02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA049.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Micanopy, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N8263P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's experiencing spatial disorientation while maneuvering at a low altitude at night under visual meteorological conditions which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA02FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA048.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2002 · N3525Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning for a Title 14 CFR Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight, and his failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while en route over the Atlantic Ocean, a power off glide, and ditching in the ocean.
- [NTSB CHI02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA056.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2001 · N666DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the overload of the nose gear fork. The overload failure of the nose landing gear fork, the embankment, and the remedial action not possible were contributing factors.
- [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 MIA02FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA044.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N41003 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation, while performing a missed approach, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with a tree and a house. Factors in this accident were dark night, fog,…
- [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 MIA02WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA043.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rum Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2001 · N6119J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI02FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA042.md): Mooney M20M · Evansville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2001 · N7775L · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire.
- [NTSB FTW02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N60TT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to set the parking brake before exiting the aircraft to remove the wheel chocks.
- [NTSB CHI02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA019.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Phillips, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N82813 · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation encountered on takeoff and unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the fuel selector valve malfunction.
- [NTSB ATL02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA005.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2001 · N4033W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a wet sod runway which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Factors were the wet grass strip which allowed the airplane to hydroplane.
- [NTSB IAD01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA107.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N39945 · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the dual magneto mounting flanges that resulted from undetected contact damage sustained during a previous installation, which resulted in its separation from the engine during take-off.
- [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 NYC01FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA223.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Bern Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N8PK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a high speed dive to the ground.
- [NTSB DEN01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA132.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N114SA · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose landing gear right drag brace (link assembly) due to fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC01FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA189.md): Piper PA-46-350 · Westfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N3DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC01LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA187.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Sandy Hook, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N4159V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA193.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Black Mountain, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N396PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain.
- [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 NYC01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA154.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Watch Hill, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N4063R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA184.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N5659V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach and the inadvertent stall that occurred during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the uphill terrain, and the fence.
- [NTSB ANC01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA083.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N43551 · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the engine fuel control due to an improper overhaul by other maintenance personnel, and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA207.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N70SL · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the CFI for allowing a simulated emergency maneuver to continue below an altitude which would not allow for recovery contingencies.
- [NTSB CHI01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA174.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N7484S · Substantial damage
  > The deer on the runway as the airplane was landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA201.md): Piper PA-31-350 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N209TA · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the right main landing gear retraction arm.
- [NTSB IAD01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA059.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Uniontown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N35WT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform fuel calculations. A factor was the inboard fuel tank probes not being within the manufacturer's resistance limits, which resulted in inaccurate fuel gauges.
- [NTSB LAX01LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA179.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Paulden, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N22467 · Substantial damage
  > Catastropic engine failure due to oil depletetion caused by an oil filter gasket failure.
- [NTSB LAX01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA166.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N8710P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel supply before flight, and his improper fuel management, that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and collision with ground obstacles.

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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=15

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