# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, AL

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA24FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA050.md): Piper PA32R · Attalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N4187Q · Destroyed
  > The undetected wear of both pawl retaining rivets of the left magneto impulse coupling and fatigue failure of one pawl retaining rivet, which led to cascading fractures of the second pawl retaining rivet, left gear retainer assembly, and gear teeth of…
- [NTSB ERA24LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA034.md): Piper PA32R · Florala, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2023 · N100VF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ERA23LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA122.md): Aero Commander 500 · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2023 · N107DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to assure there was an adequate amount of fuel onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA20LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA212.md): Piper PA32RT · Selma, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2020 · N543GS · Destroyed
  > The mechanic’s failure to clean the oil suction screen during the most recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA20LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA164.md): Piper PA32RT · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2020 · N772SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's slip maneuver with a less than full fuel tank selected, which resulted in unporting of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA17LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA006.md): Piper PA24 · Hollywood, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2016 · N8560P · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the fuel tank selector valve in a partially closed position, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA289.md): Piper PA 31 · Northport, AL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2016 · N447SA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency checklist. Contributing to the pilot's failure to follow the emergency checklist was his lack of…
- [NTSB ERA13LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA407.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N8362C · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine magneto by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto separating from the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in proceeding directly…
- [NTSB ERA12FA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA566.md): Mooney M20M · Crane Hill, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N1085A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control in moderate-to-heavy rain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on ADS-B for tactical weather avoidance.
- [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 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 MIA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lapine, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N84JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ATL07LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA044.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Phenix City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2007 · N41077 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his misunderstanding of how the fuel system operates. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturers insufficiently defined procedures for low fuel operations,…
- [NTSB ATL05FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA044.md): Cessna T206H · Huntsville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N2467X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB ATL05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA007.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N19TL · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to engine oil contamination, engine oil starvation, and multiple connecting rod bearing failures.
- [NTSB ATL04LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA114.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2004 · N91734 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA114.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Scottsboro, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N270LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB ATL02IA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA079.md): Rockwell International 500-S · Jackson, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N8536 · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power in both engines, and subsequent forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB MIA00FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA043.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Pelham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1999 · N39696 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating visibility, and his failure to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA084.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Millry, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N39853 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the #2 cylinder connecting rod which resulted in partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. A factor in the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA031.md): Piper PA32-300D · Reform, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N8603N · Destroyed
  > a complete loss of engine power due to a total failure of both magnetos, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to insure that the airplane was airworthy. The dark night and unsuitable terrain were factors.
- [NTSB ATL91FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA052.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Munford, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1991 · N27818 · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempting visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum safe altitude for terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA040.md): Rockwell 114 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1991 · N4827W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow instrument flight rules (IFR) and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) during the VOR approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL89LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA210.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hanceville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N666KH · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot/owner and his failure to obtain/maintain proper airspeed for the go-around; and inadequate supervision and remedial action by the instructor pilot (other crew member). The uneven surface of the private strip was a contributing…
- [NTSB ATL86LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA161.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Guntersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1986 · N326JR · Substantial damage
  > The plt allowed the aircraft to settle back onto the runway shortly after liftoff from the runway after having already retracted the landing gear. The aircraft landed with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB ATL86LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA109.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1986 · N4087W · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff pilot noted loss of engine oil pressure. Engine siezed and pilot landed short of runway. A/c hit ILS antenna during landing roll, severed right wing. Engine oil cooler line burst due to aging. Line was fabricated in the 1st qtr 0F 1972. Oil…
- [NTSB ATL86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA107.md): Piper PA-32R-300T · Fort Deposit, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1986 · N22370 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff smoke and flames entered the cockpit. The pilot returned to the airport and landed hard damaging the firewall. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the turbo charger exhaust clamp broke and allowed hot exhaust gases to ignite a fire…
- [NTSB ATL86MA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86MA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Andalusia, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1986 · N1099X · Destroyed
  > The accident flt was to be the last in a series of flt tests. This flt was for the purpose of determining the landing characteristics of the acft with a combination speed/stol kit installed. When the FAA flt test plt failed to return from the mission a search…
- [NTSB ATL86FKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG05.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 12, 1985 · N107MW · Substantial damage
  > The left main gear collapsed during a loss of control on landing. The plt reported the acft touched down prematurely during the flare and it contacted the lip of the rwy at the apch end. Directional control could not be maintained, according to the plt, and…
- [NTSB ATL82FKJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKJ11.md): Piper PA-32 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 22, 1982 · N31937 · Destroyed
  > During the approach the pilot stated that he could not extend the landing gear. At some point during the approach the aircraft broke out into VFR conditions. The pilot stated he had the airport in sight when the aircraft struck a 160,000 volt power line.…
- [NTSB ATL81DKJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKJ32.md): Piper PA-32 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N4529X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA028.md): Piper PA-23 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1980 · N389EB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKJ61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKJ61.md): Piper PA-23 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1977 · N1908T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKJ17.md): Piper PA-32 · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1977 · N5246S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKJ13.md): Piper PA-23C · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1977 · N6293Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DA011.md): Piper PA-24 · Birmington, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1976 · N8902P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FKJ90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKJ90.md): Ted Smith 601 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1976 · N27HA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ87.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1976 · N7952V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ37.md): Piper PA-24 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1975 · N8883P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FKJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKJ13.md): Piper PA-23 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1974 · N6380Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ54.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1974 · N6585V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ40.md): Piper PA-32 · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1974 · N4061R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ05.md): Piper PA-23 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1973 · N5894Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKJ04-201646.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Courtland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1973 · N6585V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FKJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKJ34.md): Piper PA-24 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1970 · N8736P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FKJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKJ32.md): Piper PA-24 · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1970 · N9329P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0098.md): Piper PA-24 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1968 · N8906P · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AL

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