# 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 BFO94FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Salem, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N8685C · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather…
- [NTSB FTW94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA117.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1994 · N8961P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI94LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA121.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ellsworth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1994 · N5251S · Substantial damage
  > the jammed impulse coupling on the left magneto which caused the crankshaft drive gear to shear from the crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA059.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N7303R · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot during the landing, resulting in the improper runway alignment by the student pilot, and the subsequent collision with a snowbank. A factor related to the accident was the incomplete runway snow removal.
- [NTSB BFO94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA053.md): Piper PA-24- 260 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1994 · N9322P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA066.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Tamarac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N15635 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined causes.
- [NTSB MIA94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA046.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1994 · N8331U · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command by switching to an empty fuel tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to switch back to a tank with fuel.
- [NTSB CHI94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA056.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mcintosh, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1993 · N8003P · Destroyed
  > was continued VFR flight into IMC and the failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were an inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, snow and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA042.md): Piper PA-32-R-301T · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N8210H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a overrun of the runway. Factors were a snow covered runway, takeoff speed not attained, brakes not used, and a ditch.
- [NTSB NYC94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA039.md): Piper PA-46 · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1993 · N92GP · Destroyed
  > was the loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons and the subsequent engine failure, resulting in a forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA026.md): Piper PA-32 · Port Lions, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1993 · N43527 · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning and decision-making by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were the icy runway condition and the tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL94FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA029.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Covington, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1993 · N8340Y · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, resulting in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the total failure of the engine driven vacuum pump, and the night, cloud conditions prevailing at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB MIA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA023.md): Piper PA-60 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N91WW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and clearance between aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX94WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94WA053.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Mulege, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 1993 · N6879J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA024.md): Bellanca BL17-31ATC · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1993 · N9516E · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL94FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA011.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Wrens, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1993 · N964ST · Destroyed
  > Was the fatique failure of the idler gear which resulted in the complete loss of engine power. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB BFO93LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA186.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N8992P · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow starting procedures and his inadequate preflight inspection by not removing the wheel chocks and the passenger not maintaining clearance from the propeller.
- [NTSB BFO93FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA167.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Marshall, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N2207B · Destroyed
  > An inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and non-compliance with airworthiness directives by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX93LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA341.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N39527 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA337.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Saint James, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1993 · N479CB · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind, and high obstructions near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC93FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA134.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atigun Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N477JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his unfamiliarity with the geographical area. Factors were the rain and fog.
- [NTSB CHI93FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA267.md): Cessna 310C · Norton, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N339R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to alcohol impairment. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather, fog, and the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA152.md): Piper PA-31 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N36L · Destroyed
  > Total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot became lost/disoriented. Contributing to the accident was the delay by the pilot-in-command to execute the emergency procedure by resetting the alternators and voltage…
- [NTSB DEN93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA074.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N8967P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow manual gear extension procedures. A factor was a total electrical failure.
- [NTSB CHI93LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA214.md): Cessna 172D · Galesburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N2632U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The departing pilot's (N251NW) inadequate visual lookout while operating in VFR conditions at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: the departing pilot's diverted attention, and the arriving pilot's (N2632U) inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ANC93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA083.md): Beech 56TC · Chistochina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N9194Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a rough airstrip.
- [NTSB NYC93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA099.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Leesport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N73SM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA099.md): Rockwell 114 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N116RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his failure to abort the takeoff when sufficient runway was available.
- [NTSB ANC93IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA085.md): Piper PA-31-350 · King Salmon, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N3588Z · Minor damage
  > The failure of the main gear upper strut assembly due to stress corrosion.
- [NTSB FTW93LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA127.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Danville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N4079R · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper crosswind correction, his loss of directional control, and improper supervision by the instructor pilot. A factor was the crosswind
- [NTSB LAX93FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA119.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1993 · N15267 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The adverse weather conditions contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA109.md): Piper PA-31 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1993 · N16SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on short final approach. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which may have affected the pilot's perceptual awareness of the airport environment and the cues for a proper…
- [NTSB DEN93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA012.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Kersey, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N39683 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall and loss of control due to structural icing. Factors were: icing conditions, and flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB FTW93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA033.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Dublin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1992 · N39883 · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR operation by the pilot by descending under instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum altitude and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for a landing. Factors which contributed to the accident…
- [NTSB CHI93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA028.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Wahpeton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1992 · N72AW · Substantial damage
  > Other maintenance personnel's improper maintenance (installation).
- [NTSB FTW93WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93WA030.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Barranquilla, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 29, 1992 · N701DR · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA005.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nightmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N76RL · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did not attain proper touchdown point while landing on a raised gravel runway.
- [NTSB LAX93FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA004.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Elko, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N33317 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate preflight weather brieifing and the pilot's decision to continue flight into forecast adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the prevailing icing, clouds, and rain weather conditions.
- [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 LAX92LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA334.md): Mooney M20-M · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1992 · N9124L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and delayed go-around decision. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to attain the touch-down during a down wind landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA198.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N8747P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA165.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N139CA · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the recently certificated private pilot, and her failure to properly recover from the bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA299.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Shafter, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N327PL · Substantial damage
  > The pic's poor preflight planning and the pic's and flight instructor/passenger's failure to use the emergency checklist. The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA175.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N4046R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA266.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N4065R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glide path during the night VFR approach which resulted in a landing undershoot and a subsequent collision with the raised asphalt lip of the runway edge.
- [NTSB MIA92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA143.md): Piper PA-23-250 · St. Thomas · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N59LD · Destroyed
  > In-flight fire for undetermined reasons, and in-flight collision with the water.
- [NTSB MIA92WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA140.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Rock Sound, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 1992 · N40460 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI92DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG02.md): Callair A9B · Bisbee, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7761V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC92LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA107.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Denton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N4552X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to detect the automobile gasoline in the tanks prior to departure, and intentional refueling with improper fuel by the pilot's brother which resulted in a lose of engine power due to detonation and loss of oil pressure.
- [NTSB LAX92LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA239.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N31961 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's misjuding the flare was a factor.

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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=20

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