# 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. Page 23 of 46 · 2,259 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN88LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA197.md): Piper PA-24-260C · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1988 · N9436P · Substantial damage > The private plt was descending to the destination arpt at the conclusion of a 3.5 hr x-country flight. The plt said he selected the right main fuel tank and flew until the 'fuel was low to the point of exhaustion.' During a right turn, with the gear extended,… - [NTSB MIA88LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA259.md): Piper PA-32-300E · San Juan, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1988 · N8671N · Substantial damage > While on a business flt shortly after departure while climbing to cruise, the plt reported that the eng quit. The acft was ditched & has not been recovered therefore no determination could be made as to the reason for the reported loss of eng power. The plt… - [NTSB FTW88IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88IA147.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Oklahoma City, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1988 · N3589B · Minor damage > The flight was an instructional flight with three pilots onboard. The airplane departed on runway 17R and was 300 to 400 feet AGL when one blade of the right propeller separated from the hub, followed by the remainder of the propeller. The PIC made an… - [NTSB MIA88WA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88WA252.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Gr. Harbor Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 1988 · N6737Y · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW88LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA148.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N8355L · Substantial damage > A delay in initiation of the go-around during the pilot's second attempt to land in the dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the runway closure due to construction, which resulted in no runway lights illuminated, and the fact that the pilot… - [NTSB MIA88WA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88WA241.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 1988 · N6283Y · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW88LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA135.md): Piper PA-24-260 · La Grange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1988 · N8949P · Substantial damage > The pilot said he flew over the airport and found the winds favored a landing on runway 18. He said he descended to the downwind leg, and when he added power, the engine would not respond. However, he said the engine continued to run. He decided to make an… - [NTSB CHI88LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA170.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1988 · N8069S · Substantial damage > During climbout after takeoff, the pilot experienced an engine fire and diverted to Chicago's midway airport for an emergency landing. The pilot executed emergency procedures, shut down the engine, the fuel supply, and all electrical load. When the pilot knew… - [NTSB NYC88LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA174.md): Piper PA-23-250 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N62771 · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he had experienced a partial power loss on downwind of a VFR traffic pattern. He stated that just after entering downwind he lowered the landing gear. As the speed decreased below 132 knots he advanced the throttles. There was no… - [NTSB ANC88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA079.md): Piper PA-32 · Hooper Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N15268 · Substantial damage > The commercially certificated pilot was attempting to land in winds estimated as 30 knots gusting to 40. He reportedly hit a downdraft just piror to landing and had a harder than normal touchdown. During the later stages of the landing roll-out, he applied… - [NTSB MIA88LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA210.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1988 · N75033 · Destroyed > The plt stated that the eng started running rough. He decided to divert to alt aprt 15 miles away. While enroute, the plt stated that he heard a 'clanking' noise and oil sprayed the windsheild. The eng lost all power. The a/c was ditched in the Atlantic Ocean… - [NTSB BFO88FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA060.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1988 · N21312 · Substantial damage > The pilot had departed ocean city, MD aprx 20 minutes after takeoff when nearing the chesapeake bay at an alt of 3000 ft MSL, a total loss of engine power was experienced. The plt attempted to restart the engine to no avail and a forced landing was made in a… - [NTSB MIA88FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA201.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Catano, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1988 · N90360 · Destroyed > As the acft was taxiing for takeoff, witnesses noted the l rear baggage door was unlocked & hanging down. A warning was relayed to the plt via the twr, but by then the acft was airborne & the plt had rprtd a control prblm. Drg lift-off, theacft pitched up… - [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 MIA88FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA178.md): Rockwell A9B · Marianna, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1988 · N7787V · Substantial damage > The acft sustained a complete & sudden power loss while engaged in ag operations at low alt. The prop, fwd portion of the crankshaft, cyl head & other eng parts separated from the acft. The acft struck a row of 40 ft trees & crashed to the grnd. An exam of… - [NTSB SEA88FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA078.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1988 · N36815 · Destroyed > Drg arr, the flt was handed off to whidbey island apch ctl at whidbey island (nuw) naval air stn (nas). Nuw was 35 mi NE of the destn (fairchild intl arpt/clm), at Port Angeles, which had no operg ctl twr. The plt was given the nuw wx, which was 400 scat,… - [NTSB NYC88LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA121.md): Piper PA-31-325 · West Seneca, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1988 · N59845 · Destroyed > Loss of power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factor was adversed weather conditions. - [NTSB ATL88FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA110.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1988 · N8727E · Destroyed > The plt and a certificated pilot/pax departed the Rock Hill apt for a local maint test flt following an engine overhaul and installation. About 10 minutes into the flt, the engine oil pressure dropped to zero and a complete loss of power followed. The plt… - [NTSB ATL88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA103.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1988 · N198CD · Destroyed > The plt rptd that both engines began to surge shortly after t/o during climb. The engines subsequently lost pwr completely, and the plt made a forced ldg in trees. Post-crash exam revealed that the fuel selectors were in the inbd tank positions. The lt inbd… - [NTSB ATL88IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA096.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N5740Y · Minor damage - [NTSB SEA88LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA042.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1988 · N4290R · Substantial damage > When the pilot attempted to reduce power to descend to land he was unable to obtain a power reduction due to the throttle rod end separating in flight. The pilot made a spiralling descent and then shut down the engine. The pilot misjudged his altitude and… - [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 DEN88LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA046.md): Hiller UH-12E · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1988 · N400AH · Substantial damage > The commercial plt and two passengers were surveying a road route in mountainous terrain. At cruise, the pilot noticed a drop in manifold pressure, followed by a loss of oil pressure. The plt reported that the engine quit. An autorotation to a snow covered… - [NTSB MIA88LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA069.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1987 · N5433Y · Destroyed > U.S. Coast guard personnel stated that the pilot reported that they were out of fuel and were ditching approximately 110 miles southeast of Marathon FL. The pilots were picked up by the coast guard and were transported back to miami. - [NTSB LAX88LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA074.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1987 · N75397 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > While taxiing after landing, N911E was instructed to taxi to a position and hold, en route to that position, the acft collided with N75397 that was also holding in the same position. The plt of N911E stated that he did not see the acft due to moisture that… - [NTSB DEN88LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA024.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Akron, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1987 · N9039P · Substantial damage > Bfr tkof, snow was melted off the acft in a heated hangar. The flt was bgn in blowing snow with a forecast of ocnl mod icing to 20,000'. The plt said the snow lasted only 5 to 10 min & only a trace of ice (less 1/16 inch) accumulated drg the 1st 15 min of… - [NTSB MIA88LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA040.md): Piper PA-31-310 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1987 · N112AG · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while enroute to West Palm Beach, she encountered severe turbulence. The aft cabin door popped open but remained attached and the flt was continued and lndd w/o further incident. As the plt attempted to restart the engs for the return trip… - [NTSB NYC88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA027.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Windham, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1987 · N38334 · Substantial damage > The flight departed groton, Connecticut enroute to willimantic, Connecticut in unlimited visibility. However at Windham airport, the runway was partially obscured by patchy fog according to the pilot. The pilot landed long due to carrying additional speed in… - [NTSB FTW88LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA014.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N5606Y · Substantial damage > During initial climb into IFR conditions, the non-multiengine, non-instrument rated mexican certificated private pilot diverted his attention from flying the aircraft to adjust the mixture control on the left engine. The aircraft impacted the ground and… - [NTSB CHI88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA010.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Oshtemo Townshp, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N554AC · Destroyed > The aircraft was at cruise altitude (9,000 feet) for approximately 20 minutes when the pilot reported the loss of right engine power. Chicago ARTCC reported the closest airport was kalamazoo, 28 miles west. The aircraft began to descend and at 0330:53 chicago… - [NTSB LAX88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA017.md): Piper PA-24-260 · San Mateo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1987 · N9097P · Substantial damage > While over the ocean, the pilot noted that the engine did not sound right and that the oil pressure indication had dropped to zero. Shortly afterward, the engine began to vibrate violently and seized. The pilot planned for a forced landing to an open field… - [NTSB MIA88FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA007.md): Rockwell 700 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N26574 · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that just after takeoff, the left engine started to leave a trail of white smoke, the acft then turned left back towards the arpt & crashed into the street. Post crash examination revealed one of the left engine crankshaft counterweights… - [NTSB MIA87LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA258.md): Aero Commander 560-F · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1987 · N61BT · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had just completed his third touch & go ldg when the gear collapsed while the acft was on the rwy. A plt/mechanic who assisted in removing the acft from the rwy stated that just after the accident, he peered into the cockpit & observed… - [NTSB MIA87FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA257.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Geneva, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1987 · N4010R · Destroyed > Flt experienced engine failure when the number six connecting rod separated from the crankshaft after failure of the connecting rod bearing. During an attempted forced landing during darkness the acft collided with trees and then crashed to the ground.… - [NTSB MKC87FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA169.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Kanorado, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1987 · N8975P · Destroyed > The fss stated they had personally briefed the student pilot on the wx en route for this night flight and told him VFR was not recommended. At the first stop, he called the co-owner of the airplane and told her he had been flying around storms. At the next… - [NTSB FTW87FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA197.md): Piper PA-32R · Mexia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1987 · N8159S · Substantial damage > The plt noticed smoke in the cockpit & started to make a precautionary lndg at Mexia, TX, which was nearby. However, drg the dscnt to lnd, the smoke dissipated, so he elected to cont to the destn. Drg the climb back to alt, smoke reappeared & was followed by… - [NTSB NYC87LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA226.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ellenville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1987 · N8337T · Destroyed > The pilot lost directional control during takeoff at Ellenville airport and the aircraft ran off the runway colliding with trees and was demolished. No mechanical or structural problems were found during investigation of acft. - [NTSB NYC87FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA225.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1987 · N814SG · Destroyed > During the takeoff roll witnesses observed the aircraft swerve from left to right with the engine(s) 'missing' or intermittent. The aircraft lifted off and climbed to approximately 50 feet AGL and continued across a waterway in a leftturn with the landing… - [NTSB FTW87FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA184.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Imperial, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1987 · N5998Y · Destroyed > After takeoff, the plt elected to fly low over a reservoir. He stated that as he began a pass, not FAR from the water's edge, the acft enctrd a sink. He said he '... Checked power, all ok, plane just seemed to lose all lift...' Subsequently, the acft… - [NTSB LAX87FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA281.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Monterey, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N82793 · Destroyed > Loss of control of the aircraft, by the pilot, while excuting a missed approach. - [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 ATL87LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA202.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N9385C · Substantial damage > Bfr departing on a ngt flt, the acft was loaded until it was at or near its max gross wt limit. The plt stated that as he was taking off on a 3000' rwy, the eng 'coughed' after the acft had accelerated to about the rotation speed & was aprx 3/4 of the way… - [NTSB ANC87LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA090.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Becharof Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1987 · N8185W · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he was rolling out for takeoff when the nose wheel struck a soft area causing the aircraft to go up on its nose. - [NTSB LAX87LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA245.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1987 · N4364X · Substantial damage > At the end of a business flt, the plt extended the landing gear and noted that the left main landing gear indicated that it was not down and locked. The plt activated the emergency landing gear extension which still indicated it was not down. While on final… - [NTSB FTW87FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA149.md): Piper PA-60-601 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1987 · N7481S · Substantial damage > Aprx 3 min after leveling at 6500', the acft began losing pwr despite attempts to remedy the problem by using boost pump & x-feed. Subsequently, both engs lost power & the acft was damaged drg a wheels-up lndg in a milo field. An exam revealed the upper &… - [NTSB NYC87FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA172.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1987 · N222HF · Destroyed > The weather at the Nantucket airport was below the prescribed minima for the ILS approach to runway 24. A blanket broadcast had been made on the air traffic frequencies that the Nantucket weather was below the minima for most users and, thereafter, the… - [NTSB NYC87LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA156.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N59728 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he departed farmingdale with two plus hours of fuel on board. After approximately 40-50 minutes of flight, the right low fuel pressure light and right fuel pump light flashed steady red. The pilot rechecked his calculations and determined he… - [NTSB MIA87LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA161.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Missing, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1987 · N640CC · Destroyed > The acft failed to arrive at its destination on a flight from miami, FL to aruba, netherland antilles via andros is, great inagua & port au prince. According to a flt plan filed by the plt the acft carried enough fuel for 8 hours & 30 minutes of flt, along… - [NTSB MKC87FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ogden, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1987 · N44626 · Destroyed > The airplane was equipped for IFR flight. The pilot was not instrument rated. The pilot had been briefed earlier that VFR flight was not recommended. The pilot did not update the weather for this flight. The front of the airplane was buried seven feet in the… - [NTSB LAX87LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA182.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1987 · N15259 · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a ditch after a loss of pwr during t/o climb at aprx 350 to 400 ft AGL. The plt described the loss of pwr as 'like taking the throttle and pulling off in a rapid motion.' He noticed during his preflt check that the fuel in the right… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41533&page=24 ## 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=23 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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