# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, GA 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. Page 1 of 2 · 63 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA322.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 21, 2026 · N2297M · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA150.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2026 · N9024P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB ERA26LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA040.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Woodfin Mill, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 16, 2025 · N327HP · Substantial damage > On November 16, 2025, about 0845 eastern standard time, a Piper Pa-32R-301T, N327HP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Woodfin Mill, Georgia. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title… - [NTSB ERA23LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA097.md): Piper PA24 · Athens, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2022 · N9026P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA22FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA014.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 13, 2021 · N9126P · Destroyed > The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in low IFR weather conditions, and making immediate turns after takeoff in IMC, resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA21LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA386.md): Hiller UH-12E · Millen, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2021 · N430NR · Substantial damage > The improper reassembly of the tail rotor gearbox following maintenance, which resulted in fatigue failure of the input pinion gear shaft, and the subsequent loss of tail rotor drive. - [NTSB ERA21LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA056.md): Cessna 172 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2020 · N8125U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Cessna pilot’s failure to tune his radio to the common traffic advisory frequency, which resulted in a lack of awareness of the other aircraft operating at the airport. Contributing to the accident was the Cessna pilot’s lack of understanding of the… - [NTSB WPR18LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA051.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Hinesville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2017 · N4326X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod. - [NTSB ANC18LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA006.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2017 · N4213F · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot, who was not a certified mechanic, to tighten the B-nut on a remotely mounted oil filter line, which resulted in oil exhaustion, a total loss of oil pressure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA17FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA222.md): Piper PA23 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N44HJ · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with severe convective activity, spatial disorientation, a loss of airplane control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup.… - [NTSB GAA16CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA222.md): Piper PA32RT · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2016 · N4450S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA071.md): Piper PA-32 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2015 · N8675N · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque a No. 4 cylinder hold-down nut during engine overhaul, which resulted in the loosening of the nut and the subsequent failure of the studs and through bolts and separation of the cylinder. - [NTSB ERA13FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA256.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Macon, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2013 · N4489F · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postcrash fire and heat damage to the engine components. - [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 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. - [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 NYC07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA106.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2007 · N555ES · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the attempted takeoff above the airplane's maximum gross weight, and an undetermined partial power loss, as reported by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI07LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA035.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N46PT · Substantial damage > The exceedance of airplane design stress limits when the pilot did not maintain aircraft control after his attention was diverted to the right side attitude indicator during cruise flight. An additional cause was the aural detection for the autopilot… - [NTSB ATL03FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA089.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N32038 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, which would have indicated that MVFR to IFR conditions prevailed over the route with embedded thunderstorms and rain, and his decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological… - [NTSB ATL03FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA049.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sylvania, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2003 · N54406 · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Related factors were the guy wire and the fog. - [NTSB ATL02FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA057.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N33584 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA043.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2002 · N4105W · Destroyed > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control. - [NTSB ATL00FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA081.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Lumber City, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N801MW · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to follow instrument procedures and descended below approach minimums and collided with trees. A factor was low clouds. - [NTSB ATL00FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA075.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Augusta, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N198PM · Destroyed > Improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in taking off with the airplane exceeding the weight and balance limitations. Factors to the accident were the improper loading of the airplane, taking off from a short, up sloping runway… - [NTSB MIA99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA103.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mt. Vernon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1999 · N3218W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing in an open field. A factor was the high output flow of the fuel injector servo that resulted in a loss of engine power and the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL99FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA011.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Roswell, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N8554C · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number five connecting rod assembly as a result of fatigue cracks that were initiated in areas of galling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA009.md): Piper PA-32RT · Vidalia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N39525 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning by which he failed to obtain NOTAM information, and his failure to identify an hazardous/unsafe condition on the runway. - [NTSB ATL94FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA029.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Covington, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1993 · N8340Y · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, resulting in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the total failure of the engine driven vacuum pump, and the night, cloud conditions prevailing at the time of the accident. - [NTSB ATL94FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA011.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Wrens, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1993 · N964ST · Destroyed > Was the fatique failure of the idler gear which resulted in the complete loss of engine power. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB ATL93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA099.md): Rockwell 114 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N116RC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his failure to abort the takeoff when sufficient runway was available. - [NTSB ATL91LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA160.md): Piper PA-32-300D · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N4164W · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature lift off when he failed to identify rotation airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall of the airplane. - [NTSB ATL91IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA050.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Cochran, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1991 · N6070D · Minor damage > Failure of the right engine shutoff valve which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and the right main landing gear collapsed as a result of the pilots failure to maintain directional control… - [NTSB ATL91FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA047.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Cordele, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N9209P · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to attain proper runway alignment and to maintain proper altitude. Related factors were: darkness and the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. - [NTSB ATL89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA166.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lithia Springs, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N83AT · Destroyed > Inflight engine/wing fire due to a failure of the right engine's left exhaust tailpipe. The exhaust tailpipe failed in fatigue as a result of fluctuating stresses induced by a deteriorated engine mount in conjunction with unevenly distributed clamping loads… - [NTSB ATL85FKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FKG05.md): Piper PA-31 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1985 · N902BH · Substantial damage > On may 2, 1985, at 0714 EDT, a Piper PA-31, N902BH, regisered to paul m. furnee, was struck by a ground vehicle while taxiing for take off at hartsfield international airport, Atlanta, Georgia on an airtaxi cargo flight. Instrument meteorological conditions… - [NTSB ATL84MA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84MA208.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Canton, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N8640N · Destroyed > The acft with a student plt at the controls had an in-flt breakup during a night x-country flt. During a preflt wx briefing, he was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt terminated the conversation before the briefing was completed. While in flt,… - [NTSB ATL84FKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKG02.md): Piper PA-60 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 16, 1984 · N6070D · Substantial damage > While on final approach the plt noted an unsafe nose gear indication. Tower personnel were unable to determine gear position during a fly-by. During landing touchdown the nose gear collapsed. Investigation revealed the acft had a brokenbolt in the nose gear… - [NTSB ATL82DA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA286.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N39603 · Substantial damage > The pilot initiated an intersection takeoff with 1400 ft of runway remaining. After starting the takeoff, he elected to abort; however, the aircraft continued off the end of the runway and collided with obstacles. The performance charts showed that a 3000 lb… - [NTSB ATL81FKG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG39.md): Piper PA-36 · Kildare, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1981 · N57865 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DKG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKG56.md): Piper PA-36 · Denton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1979 · N57880 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DLA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLA05.md): Cessna 310 · Cairo, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1978 · N5387A · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG65.md): Piper PA-32R · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1977 · N8498F · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG59.md): Piper PA-24 · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1976 · N8892P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG24.md): Piper PA-23 · Ringgold, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1975 · N54772 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75DKG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKG23.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Whigham, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1974 · N7728V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74FKG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG69.md): Piper PA-24 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1974 · N8973P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74FKG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG16.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1973 · N7661V · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA74DKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKG09.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1973 · N8025V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA73FKG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKG35.md): Piper PA-24 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1972 · N8552P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA73FKG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKG11.md): Aero Comdr A-9 · Warrenton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1972 · N7622V · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41533&state=GA&page=2 ## 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" = 'GA' 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=GA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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