# 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 ANC10CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA031.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Eek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N77HV · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collisions with two Cackling Geese (Branta Hutchinsii).
- [NTSB CEN10CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA228.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2010 · N5868V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA10IA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA254.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Owensboro, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2010 · N46PT · Minor damage
  > A failure of the pilot's side window due to undetected cracking around the lower aft portion of the storm window cutout.
- [NTSB ERA10LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA247.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2010 · N364ST · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent collision with deer during a night takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a deer barrier between the airport and an adjacent wooded area.
- [NTSB WPR10LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA189.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N61384 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane during taxi due to his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA10FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA180.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Williston, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N823AG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilots of both airplanes did not maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid each other.
- [NTSB CEN10FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA125.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Belleville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2010 · N350WF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach.
- [NTSB WPR10FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA142.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2010 · N4175A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA106.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Cherokee, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2010 · N8916P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude while on short final approach.
- [NTSB ERA10WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA116.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bimini, Bahamas, Bahamas · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2010 · N4219R · Destroyed
  > On January 17, 2010, at approximately 1545 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N4219R, crashed approximately 500 yards northwest of the Bimini Bay Resort, North Bimini, Bahamas. The flight departed Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas…
- [NTSB WPR10FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA107.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2010 · N8934N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue a safety alert after observing the…
- [NTSB ERA10LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA110.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N8448Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA10LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA108.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2010 · N8985C · Substantial damage
  > A missing right main landing gear aft trunnion mount attachment nut.
- [NTSB ERA10FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA028.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N98ZZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA027.md): Commander 114-B · Adrian, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2009 · N6025U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA024.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Summerville, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N62635 · Substantial damage
  > Flight into terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA018.md): Cessna T206H · Johnson City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2009 · N454TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action in applying full power during a go-around after flying into a fog bank.
- [NTSB ANC10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA002.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N27231 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a landing in weather conducive to strong downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA004.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N8809C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal to the accident was an inoperative landing gear emergency-down valve which had blockage for undetermined…
- [NTSB ERA10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N9237P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09FA610](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA610.md): Mooney M20M · Albany, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2009 · N400DE · Substantial damage
  > The incapacitation of the pilot during high-altitude cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA474.md): Cessna T182T · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N2183P · Substantial damage
  > Landing in rugged terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA526.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N2467Y · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 5 engine cylinder fuel supply line, which resulted in an engine compartment fire. Also causal was the pilot's failure to immediately secure the engine/perform a forced landing after discovery of the fire, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA518.md): Piper PA46 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2009 · N664RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN09FA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA562.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N1228H · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to attempt flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and an in-flight collision with a radio tower guy wire.
- [NTSB WPR09LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA412.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N8775P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power during approach due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB ERA09LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA471.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N548C · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue cracking at the point the nose landing gear actuator attaches to the mount resulting in separation of the actuator and partial collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of specific inspection guidance for…
- [NTSB ERA09MA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09MA447.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hoboken, NJ · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N71MC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > (1) the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the airplane pilot to see the helicopter until the final seconds before the collision, and (2) the Teterboro Airport local controller’s nonpertinent telephone conversation,…
- [NTSB CEN09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA465.md): Piper PA32R · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N301RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's low altitude encounter with windshear during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA361.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N117KR · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined hydraulic system malfunction in the engine compartment during descent from cruise flight which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB CEN09FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA393.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N38171 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment/decision making in attempting the no-flap takeoff, his failure to comply with weight and balance limitations, and his failure to calculate the airplane's performance under exiting conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA297.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N14797 · Substantial damage
  > The retraction of the left main landing gear due to the failure of the extension and retraction actuator arm attach bolt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to discover the extensive elongation of the actuator attach fitting…
- [NTSB ANC09LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA030.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2009 · N43551 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ERA09CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA227.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2009 · N707AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.
- [NTSB WPR09FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA158.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N55962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during climb due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flying experience.
- [NTSB ANC09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA025.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N4112K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing while landing on a snow/ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA143.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N4134B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA120.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N8816P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open door and the airport's pilot activated runway lights turning off.
- [NTSB ANC09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA021.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nome, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2009 · N41185 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while on approach in flat light conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA116.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hagerman, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N8810P · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mental condition which could have contributed to the inappropriate decision to fly the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA134.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2009 · N7918C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure while landing with a low ceiling.
- [NTSB CEN09FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA099.md): Piper PA-32R · North Canton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N9299N · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inappropriate control inputs as a result of spatial disorientation, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions, ice accumulation that…
- [NTSB CEN09WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA091.md): Piper PA46 · Baden, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 14, 2008 · N403HP · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN09CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA156.md): Rockwell International 500-S · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N51RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA217.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA016.md): Cessna 182T · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N22AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA014.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N27996 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA236.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N6822J · Substantial damage
  > A loose oil line that resulted in a total loss of engine oil, causing the engine to cease.
- [NTSB LAX08FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA286.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N212HB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power in the right engine due to an in-flight fuel-fed fire in the right engine compartment that, while the exact origin could not be determined, was likely related to the right engine-driven fuel pump, its fuel supply line, or fitting. Contributing…
- [NTSB ANC08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA097.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N40YR · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a failure of the left engine's turbocharger as a result of the failure of a turbine shaft bearing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

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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=9

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