# 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 ERA12CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA244.md): Mooney M20M · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2012 · N9140M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to his distraction regarding another airplane in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA12CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA218.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2012 · N4083Y · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA12LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA206.md): Mooney M20M · Amisville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2012 · N486KC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because of the damage due to the postcrash fire.
- [NTSB ERA12LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA165.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N30DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s in-flight misjudgment of fuel remaining resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate fuel quantity for the flight for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident…
- [NTSB ERA12FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA146.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2012 · N700PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following loss of power to the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of left engine…
- [NTSB CEN12LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA134.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2012 · N524HW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not correctly identify the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure.
- [NTSB ANC12CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA015.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hughes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2011 · N9FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not clear the area surrounding the airplane prior to taxi, resulting in the airplane contacting a piece of baggage.
- [NTSB CEN12FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA098.md): Socata TB21 · Silverton, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2011 · N25153 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to embark on a flight through forecasted instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent flight into IMC, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent maneuvering of the airplane…
- [NTSB WPR12LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA048.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Hailey, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N36824 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain course heading and terrain clearance because he was distracted by efforts to engage the autopilot shortly after takeoff on a dark night in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA088.md): Piper PA-31 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6485L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's fatal cardiac event, which resulted in the inflight loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of impairing medications and operation of the airplane with disqualifying medical conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA086.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Riverwoods, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2011 · N59773 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane after using illicit drugs.
- [NTSB WPR12FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA044.md): Mooney M20M · Pomona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2011 · N741SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstructions while maneuvering on the base leg of the traffic pattern for landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA460.md): Piper PA23 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2011 · N62792 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed at or above the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of power from the left engine as a result of a clogged fuel…
- [NTSB WPR11LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA401.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Cabazon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N1009S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power due to the failure of the aft crankshaft counterweight retaining washer for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB CEN11LA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA585.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N7638V · Substantial damage
  > The towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR11CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA299.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N59798 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR11LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA313.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N9246M · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of an engine mount attachment foot, which resulted in collapse of the nose landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner/operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection…
- [NTSB ERA11CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA365.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N600DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a blast fence on final approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR11LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA267.md): Hiller UH-12E · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N138HA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, resulting in the loss of all engine power and the pilot's failure to correctly execute an autorotational landing.
- [NTSB OPS11IA653](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA653.md): Beech 1900C · Fairbanks, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N121WV · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Inadequate air traffic control actions that failed to establish and maintain required separation between the two airplanes. Contributing to the incident was inexperience on the part of the local controller, inadequate oversight by the tower…
- [NTSB WPR11FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA256.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Ukiah, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2011 · N79BF · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into a region covered by clouds, which likely resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN11LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA327.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Chico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2011 · N80JB · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper installation of the turbocharger's exhaust balance system, which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB ERA11LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA240.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2011 · N3547C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN11TA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11TA279.md): Rockwell International 500-S · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 2011 · N51RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA263.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fredricktown, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2011 · N4085F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to maintain visual flight by descending below an area of deteriorating forecast weather to an altitude that did not provide adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CEN11CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA277.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2011 · N8546P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for a landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA162.md): Piper PA24 · Huntsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N8023P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection to ensure the main tanks were full, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA150.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N727MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control following an encounter with moderate to severe weather.
- [NTSB ANC11LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA008.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Platinum, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2011 · N9304K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of the airport's active runway, resulting in an off-runway landing and collision with a ditch/berm.
- [NTSB CEN11CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA136.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2010 · N888CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC11LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA006.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Saint Michael, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N45052 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing due to a flat nose wheel tire, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA088.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Roma, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2010 · N58SE · Destroyed
  > On December 8, 2010, at 1443 UTC, a Piper PA-32R-301T, N58SE, registered to Aircraft Guaranty Title Corporation Trustee,collided with a bus depot after departing runway 34 from Roma Urbe Airport (LIRU), Roma, Italy. The airplane had been recently purchased by…
- [NTSB CEN11LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA097.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N350MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA070.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Destin, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2010 · N548C · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into water due to the pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude.
- [NTSB ERA11LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA037.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2010 · N350RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to ditch the airplane after a reported partial loss of engine power and overheat on one engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA015.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N38205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA007.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Naperville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2010 · N3402Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane was not attaining sufficient takeoff and climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the fuel servo air inlet…
- [NTSB WPR10LA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA479.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2010 · N90SE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a manufacturing splice of the right main landing gear tire’s inner tube, which resulted in a deflated tire and a consequent loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA524.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N4167A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA474.md): Cessna A185F · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N4492 · Substantial damage
  > Pre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on the gear.
- [NTSB ERA10CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA412.md): Mooney M20M · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N9153Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR10FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA385.md): Piper PA-24-260C · Ridgecrest, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2010 · N9365P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN10IA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA453.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Mount Pleasant, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N4184X · No damage
  > The failure of an aileron control cable due to a seized idler pulley bearing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA425.md): Smith Aerostar · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N601AT · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident were the critical fuel placards that were difficult to see due to the airplane's paint scheme.
- [NTSB WPR10CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA342.md): Piper PA32RT · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N36402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during approach and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA287.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Eagar, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2010 · N7699F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft outside of the manufacturer’s specified performance limitations, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from buildings and terrain during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN10CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA296.md): Mooney M20M · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N1054B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and his failure to properly reconfigure the airplane during the aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB ERA10WA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA281.md): Piper PA23 · North Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2010 · N1526T · Substantial damage
  > On May 25, 2010, at approximately 1830 eastern daylight time, a twin engine, Piper PA-23-250 airplane, N1526T, collided with power lines and crashed into the sea while flying at a low altitude shortly after takeoff from South Bimini Airport, South Bimini,…
- [NTSB CEN10LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA259.md): Piper PA32R · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2010 · N6911Z · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the flexible hose and two clamps that connect the intercooler to the turbocharger.
- [NTSB ERA10CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA265.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N9231P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. Contributing to the accident was the certificated flight instructor's lack of remedial action.

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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=8

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