# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, CA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC25LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA032.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 8, 2025 · N32371 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach and his delayed action to perform a go-around, resulting in a collision with the runway surface.
- [NTSB WPR25LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA039.md): Piper PA32-300 · Pomona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2024 · N617ET · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR24LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA283.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2024 · N56631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi operations.
- [NTSB WPR24LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA135.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N8800V · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an engine-driven vacuum pump, which resulted in oil starvation to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the A&P IA’s lack of supervision.
- [NTSB WPR23LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA317.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2023 · N503JA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the stabilator actuator from the stabilator tab, which resulted in pitch control surface flutter and structural damage.
- [NTSB WPR23LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA116.md): Piper PA-24-260 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2023 · N9267P · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse due to an inadequately maintained landing gear extension and retraction system.
- [NTSB WPR23FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA044.md): Gallagher XLT-RG · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 23, 2022 · N101BH · Destroyed
  > An inflight engine fire for reasons that could not be determined that resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA296.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2022 · N841AD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s partial loss of engine power during the landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an off airport landing and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB WPR22LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA259.md): Socata TB21 · San Marcos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2022 · N718TB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the mechanical fuel pump due to internal friction for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA249.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2022 · N4383D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect the tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which prevented the gear from fully locking in the down position, and subsequent collapse during landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA326.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Del Mar, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2021 · N2843T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a forced landing on an interstate highway and subsequent collision with vehicles.
- [NTSB WPR20LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA104.md): Piper PA46 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2020 · N304LA · Substantial damage
  > The failure to properly service the hydraulic power pack prevented a normal landing gear extension. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the landing gear emergency release valve to function properly for reasons that could not be determined based on…
- [NTSB WPR17LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA217.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2017 · N9020P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA354.md): Piper PA28 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N9238W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR16FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA059.md): Piper PA 24-260 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2016 · N9362P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in night…
- [NTSB WPR16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA042.md): Piper PA32R · Castro Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N323PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR16FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA041.md): Piper PA 32RT-300T · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N36402 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct and continue the flight despite forecast and en route instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which were not conducive to safe operation under visual flight rules. Also causal to the accident was the…
- [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 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 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 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 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 WPR13FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA086.md): Beech V35A · Woody, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2013 · N35SD · Destroyed
  > An in-flight encounter with icing conditions during descent, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall followed by an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB WPR12FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA369.md): Piper PA-32-301T · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2012 · N588ET · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examinations revealed no evidence of mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation and the pilots’ decision to continue the departure…
- [NTSB WPR12LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA315.md): Piper PA-32S-300 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N5212S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which was aborted due to fuel starvation as a result of an inadvertent in-flight activation of the fuel drain activation lever by the passenger. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB WPR12FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA154.md): Cessna T182 · Ludlow, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2012 · N5201F · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of control due to the pilot’s impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane above 12,500 feet without the aid of supplemental oxygen.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 SEA08LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA064.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N7988P · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA285.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N4175A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty, crosswind and downdraft wind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA254.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N6070X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB SEA07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA092.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2007 · N4379A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut that was found disconnected post-accident. A contributing factor was the engine manufacturer's failure to…
- [NTSB LAX07FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA059.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Concord, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N1AM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the prescribed instrument approach procedures and to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the airport environment that led to a stall.
- [NTSB LAX06CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA218.md): Cessna T206H · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N562H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA193.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N4174Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in a runway overrun. A contributing factor was the hump in the runway.
- [NTSB LAX06FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA186.md): Cessna T182T · Burney, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N451JE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA023.md): Piper PA-24 · La Vern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N9220P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed while turning, which resulted in an on ground collision with a taxiway light and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX06LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA114.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2006 · N9212P · Substantial damage
  > an electrical fault in the nose gear limit switch circuit, which lead to an intermittent failure of the landing gear extension system. Also causal was the pilot's failure to fully complete the emergency gear extension procedure. A factor in the accident was…
- [NTSB LAX06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA084.md): Cessna T206H · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2006 · N531HP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in a collision with multiple objects.
- [NTSB LAX05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA126.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N8243L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA089.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N23LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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=CA

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