# 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 GAA15CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA285.md): Cessna T182T · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N5918D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB WPR15IA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA263.md): Cessna T206H · Idaho Falls, ID · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N7269T · Minor damage
  > An in-flight fire during initial climb due to the separation of the engine's turbocharger wastegate overboard exhaust tailpipe. Contributing to the accident was the owner's decision to not comply with a service bulletin that addressed the tailpipe separation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA277.md): Mooney M20M · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N763RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA250.md): Grumman American Avn. G 164A · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N8761H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN15FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA342.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N43829 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the approach in dark, night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA333.md): Cessna 182 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N1685R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA262.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Viola, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2015 · N577AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire, which resulted in contact with the wire and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA170.md): Cessna T182T · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N2080Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.
- [NTSB WPR15LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA168.md): Hiller UH 12E · Wasco, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N138HA · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN15WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA254.md): Cessna T182 - T · Carlow, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 24, 2015 · N247P · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC15CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA027.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2015 · N4079H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the approach to landing while distracted and his failure to complete the landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN15FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA232.md): Piper PA 24-260 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N9032P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff due to his impairment from marijuana. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired decision to fly after using a disqualifying drug.
- [NTSB WPR15LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA157.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2015 · N4124R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA158.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2015 · N962DA · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's incorrect installation of two aileron cables and the subsequent inadequate functional checks of the aileron system before flight by both the mechanic and the pilot, which prevented proper roll control from the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's…
- [NTSB GAA15CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA051.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2015 · N2269M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with extreme turbulence during descent over mountainous terrain, which resulted in a loss of control, and structural damage in flight.
- [NTSB CEN15LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA206.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2015 · N9284 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees and a power line.
- [NTSB ERA15CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA169.md): Bellanca 17 31A · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N93715 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA15LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA161.md): Lanshe Aerospace Lake 250 · Fernandina Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2015 · N99HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the approach, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA149.md): Piper PA 32RT-300T · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2015 · N22267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff after the airplane did not lift off as expected due to an inaccurate airspeed indication and tailwind condition, which resulted in a subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN15LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA147.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2015 · N727SC · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose and right main landing gears during landing for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the landing gear system revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA188.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2015 · N427AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA133.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Meyrin, Switzerland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2015 · N246PR · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN15LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA117.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2015 · N66906 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and failure to conduct the engine failure emergency procedures and his improper conduct of the forced landing, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent high-energy impact with…
- [NTSB CEN15LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA078.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2014 · N224JJ · Substantial damage
  > The nose landing gear collapse as a result of the fracture of the engine mount at the nose gear actuator attachment point in an area that a service bulletin (SB) recommended for inspection. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA077.md): New Piper PA 32R-301T · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2014 · N3127R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to descend below the recommended altitude during approach for landing in night visual meteorological conditions, and his failure to see and avoid a lighted tower, which resulted in collision with the tower and a subsequent total loss of…
- [NTSB CEN15FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA048.md): Aero Commander 500 B · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2014 · N30MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after a reported engine problem, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA15CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA021.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2014 · N254WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, runway excursion, and collision with vegetation and water.
- [NTSB WPR15CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA007.md): Cessna T182T · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2014 · N378MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the distance between the left wing and blast fence while maneuvering behind another airplane.
- [NTSB CEN15CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA006.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Glenham, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2014 · N300VF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in losses of power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN14FA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA494.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Austin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2014 · N711YM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from trees during the single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the loss of power in the left engine due to an improperly installed rubber boot that became dislodged and was then…
- [NTSB CEN14FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA467.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Erie, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N228LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue…
- [NTSB CEN14CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA459.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2014 · N532DR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN14FA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA434.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N4125W · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because thermal damage to the engine prevented a complete examination.
- [NTSB ERA14FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA343.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · North Captiva Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N297AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the cargo in the cargo compartment, which resulted in a weight shift that led to the center of gravity exceeding its aft limit during a go-around attempt and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal to the accident were the…
- [NTSB CEN14FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA356.md): Mooney M20M · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2014 · N72FG · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal to the accident was the pilots' decision…
- [NTSB WPR14LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA220.md): Aero Commander Callair A 9B · Gardiner, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2014 · N7292V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his subsequent takeoff with the airplane over its allowable gross weight in high density altitude conditions, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and led to a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR14FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA194.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Fort Huachuca, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2014 · N40TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack after a total loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The reason for…
- [NTSB CEN14LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA233.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2014 · N5222S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the deterioration of the fuel selector valve, which allowed fuel to be fed from only the right tip tank. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate annual inspection, which failed to detect the deteriorated valve.
- [NTSB CEN14FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA224.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Highmore, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2014 · N8700E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into known deteriorating weather conditions at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to remain clear of an unlit wind turbine. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative obstruction light on the wind…
- [NTSB ERA14CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA209.md): Cessna T206H · Gilford, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2014 · N262ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently contacting the water. Contributing to the accident were the glassy water conditions and pilot's lack of recent…
- [NTSB ERA14FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA192.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Hugheston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2014 · N39965 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while operating in instrument flight rules conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA181.md): Vans RV-12 · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2014 · N409FM · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB WPR14LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA142.md): Bellanca 17 31 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N28119 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear extension spring to maintain adequate pressure, which allowed the landing gear to collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN14FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA163.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Aurora, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N90464 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane while intoxicated, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR14FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA127.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2014 · N9281F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly execute the missed approach in instrument conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of instrument proficiency, as demonstrated by his failure to execute the required procedure turn to align with the final…
- [NTSB WPR14FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA124.md): Piper PA31 · Lanai City, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2014 · N483VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation while turning during flight in dark night conditions and terrain-induced turbulence, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from a sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB CEN14LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA138.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N350AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown on the runway’s hard surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR14LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA105.md): Piper PA 23-250 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2014 · N5977Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate hydraulic pressure due to a damaged O-ring in the hydraulic powerpack, which prevented the right main landing gear (MLG) downlock from locking in the extended positon and allowed the right MLG to collapse during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA077.md): Cessna T182T · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2013 · N3531F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the instrument approach beyond the published missed approach point.
- [NTSB CEN14FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA084.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Collbran, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2013 · N8037P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.

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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=6

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