# 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 FTW00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA059.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sweeney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N8954N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the power lines on final approach and the dark night conditions.
- [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 LAX00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA065.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1999 · N1412T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged altitude and distance during a night landing approach, which resulted in an undershoot.
- [NTSB MIA00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA049.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N21312 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain minimum flying airspeed, (Vso) during takeoff following a partial loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft stalling, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA043.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N27181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published emergency procedures for engine loss of power resulting in a forced landing in an open construction area where the airplane collided with a berm. A related factor was the loss of engine power in the…
- [NTSB MIA00FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA043.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Pelham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1999 · N39696 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating visibility, and his failure to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA035.md): Piper PA-24-260 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N8825P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA029.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Romulus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1999 · N4UE · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent wheels-up landing by the pilot.
- [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 MIA99WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA254.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Gustavia, WN · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 1999 · N5966Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA99LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA265.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1999 · N980AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform manual gear extension procedures with a suspected unsafe landing gear indication which resulted in a collapse of the main landing gear on landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in kind…
- [NTSB CHI99LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA316.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Osceola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N6592Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt a takeoff with one engine inoperative.
- [NTSB CHI99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA256.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Salina, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N97MA · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW99FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA199.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Bethany, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N345LS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed. A factor was the disconnected rubber interconnect boot, which resulted in the partial loss of left engine power.
- [NTSB ANC99LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA097.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N4811T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA123.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Magdalena, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N22KC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and the subsequent in-flight breakup. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in high altitude flying and the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB FTW99LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA178.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N5788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during a forced landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot. Factors were the total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW99LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA175.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cabot, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N6617Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA139.md): Aero Commander 500S · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N33PG · Substantial damage
  > Hydraulic system contamination which prevented normal landing gear extension. A factor was the misjudged landing flare by the flying pilot.
- [NTSB DEN99FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA081.md): Piper PA-23E-250 · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N54263 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of power of one engine in the twin-engine airplane.
- [NTSB ATL99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA088.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Dickson, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N414AA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA155.md): Aero Commander 500B · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1999 · N6138X · Destroyed
  > an in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons, due to the wreckage never being recovered from the water.
- [NTSB LAX99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA149.md): Piper PA-31 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N141CM · Destroyed
  > An undetermined system malfunction in the right engine, which led to an increase in fuel usage beyond the pilot's planned fuel consumption rate and eventual fuel supply exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA045.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N59985 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were a tail wind condition, and the presence of snow and ice on the runway surface.
- [NTSB ANC99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA043.md): Piper PA-32R · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1999 · N1942H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a connecting rod bolt during an engine overhaul, and the subsequent disconnection of the connecting rod bolt and connecting rod.
- [NTSB CHI99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA114.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1999 · N812TB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA103.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mt. Vernon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1999 · N3218W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing in an open field. A factor was the high output flow of the fuel injector servo that resulted in a loss of engine power and the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA073.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1999 · N5454F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in flight into icing weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was restricted visibility through the icy windshield during landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA023.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N50JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the autopilot was off prior to takeoff, and, his failure to maintain pitch control during the resultant pitch trim excursion during the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB ATL99FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA011.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Roswell, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N8554C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number five connecting rod assembly as a result of fatigue cracks that were initiated in areas of galling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA009.md): Piper PA-32RT · Vidalia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N39525 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning by which he failed to obtain NOTAM information, and his failure to identify an hazardous/unsafe condition on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA005.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1998 · N3543A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative equipment which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the inoperative fuel quantity gauges, and the night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA415.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N83894 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with deer during the landing roll. Factors were the dark night light condition and the separation of the lower strut assembly from the right main landing gear, on the subsequent flight.
- [NTSB NYC98FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA179.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar TS-600 · Marietta, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N600JB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in a loss of control while operating with one engine shutdown. An additional cause was the improper maintenance procedures that resulted in the #5 cylinder not being…
- [NTSB MIA98LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA257.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N44295 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action in recovering from a bounced landing resulting in a stall, and his incorrect recovery from a pilot induced oscillation (PIO) condition. A factor was the pilot's failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW98IA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98IA361.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N66906 · Minor damage
  > A hydraulic failure due to a ruptured hydraulic line, preventing the extension of the nose and right main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX98LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA244.md): Bellanca BL-17 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N14692 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a missing cotter key and jam nut, the use of an improper nonapproved part by other maintenance personnel, and failure to safety the installation which subsequently lead to a throttle/carburetor linkage disconnect.
- [NTSB NYC98WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98WA155.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Cregneash, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 1998 · N92562 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW98FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA325.md): Commander 114TC · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N61174 · Destroyed
  > A brittle fracture of the clamp that joins the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger. The pipe separated and hot exhaust gases escaped into the engine compartment. The engine lost power due to the high heat vaporizing fuel in the fuel line. Factors were inadequate…
- [NTSB ANC98LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA097.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N8698N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the FAA Flight Service Station specialist to issue an active Notice to Airmen that noted a hazardous condition on the runway. Factors associated with the accident are the rough and uneven runway, and inadequate runway maintenance by airport…
- [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 ATL98LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA084.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Millry, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N39853 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the #2 cylinder connecting rod which resulted in partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. A factor in the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC98LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA119.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N43108 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to obtain current information for the divert airfield, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. Related factors included: the lower ambient light conditions at dusk, construction on the airfield, and an over-reliance on the…
- [NTSB MIA98WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA156.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Walker'S Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 1998 · N5813Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-300 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N15326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol, which resulted in an inadequate preflight examination and subsequent takeoff with a control lock installed.
- [NTSB MIA98LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA145.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N154CH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper rate of descent at touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA98WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA131.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Dolo Odo, Ethiopia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 1998 · N2SX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA98FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA101.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N9247W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, trees, dark night conditions, clouds and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI98LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA097.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N54231 · Substantial damage
  > an improper preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot and the inadvertant stall/mush which was encountered. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot's decision to continue to use the emergency hydraulic hand pump rather than the CO2 bottle…
- [NTSB SEA98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sutherlin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1998 · N8422P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

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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=17

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