# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, IN

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 CEN25LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA175.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 11, 2025 · N253MA · Substantial damage
  > On May 11, 2025, about 1231 central daylight time, a Piper PA46-350P, N253MA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Greenwood, Indiana. The pilot and passenger received serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN22FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA080.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 18, 2021 · N5677V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the presence of turbulence and low-level wind shear.
- [NTSB CEN20LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA118.md): Piper PA32R · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2020 · N599ST · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s failure to establish a climb while initiating a missed approach after conducting an instrument approach below weather minimums.
- [NTSB CEN19FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA084.md): Piper PA32R · Goshen, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 22, 2019 · N4922K · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude for undetermined reasons during a practice circling approach in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB WPR19LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA011.md): Piper PA32R · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2018 · N2920Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to displacement of the dual magneto’s internal camshaft, which resulted in the magneto’s inability to produce spark.
- [NTSB CEN14FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA356.md): Mooney M20M · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2014 · N72FG · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal to the accident was the pilots' decision…
- [NTSB CEN13FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA085.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Greensburg, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N92315 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation.
- [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 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 CHI05FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA260.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Wabash, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2005 · N4032R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation that resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night experience and the hazy night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI05CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2005 · N722RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft by his failure to detect an open fuel drain which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures, low ceiling, fog and…
- [NTSB CHI02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA109.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N3034A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while encountering windshear during initial climbout, resulting in a stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI02FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA042.md): Mooney M20M · Evansville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2001 · N7775L · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire.
- [NTSB CHI01TA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01TA063.md): Piper PA-23 · Griffith, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N200WH · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors included the loss of power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA303.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N63706 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate normal braking and the pilot's inability to stop the airplane on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the hydroplaning conditions, wet runway, the tailwind, the trees, and the ravine.
- [NTSB CHI96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA071.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Zionsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1996 · N111UC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly align the airplane for a safe landing on the runway. Related factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, snow, the snow-covered runway, and snowbanks on the sides of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA234.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N6092Y · Substantial damage
  > reason for the occurrence was undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA146.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N3923F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight calculation of weight and balance and the aircraft's inadequate climb capability due to low compression.
- [NTSB CHI85LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA046.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1984 · N22267 · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated that while in cruise flt, the acft nose pitched down abruptly. Plt disengaged the autopilot and noted vacuum system was inoperative. Flt continued on manual control without further incident until late final approach at destination. When flaps were…
- [NTSB CHI81FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA027.md): Piper PA-32 · Loganspopt, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1981 · N4341F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FET15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FET15.md): Piper PA32RT · New Haven, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1980 · N36754 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEX06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEX06.md): Piper PA-31 · W Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1980 · N719P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FET12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FET12.md): Piper PA-31 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1980 · N746CE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA026.md): Piper PA-32 · Ft Wayne, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 22, 1980 · N200BF · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA001.md): Bellanca 17-31 · North Manchest, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1979 · N170EE · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FET19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FET19.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Munster, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1979 · N76TV · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEX15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEX15.md): Piper PA-23 · Crawfordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1979 · N6901Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DET27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DET27.md): Piper PA-32 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1978 · N36754 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA048.md): Piper PA-32 · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1978 · N4117W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEX06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEX06.md): Aerostar 601P · Evansville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1977 · N9506Q · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI75DEA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEA13.md): Piper PA-24 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1974 · N9166P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEA09.md): Piper PA-24 · Lanesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1973 · N8552P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEA28.md): Piper PA-24 · Jeffersonvlle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1973 · N8263P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBM10.md): Piper PA-32 · South Bend, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1970 · N4167R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70F0301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0301.md): Piper PA-24 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1969 · N8951P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0031.md): Piper PA-31 · Ft.Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1968 · N721ZC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0085.md): Piper PA-24 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1967 · N8984P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0391.md): Cessna 310D · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1966 · N664R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0291.md): Piper PA-24 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1966 · N8911P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0475-174674.md): Piper PA-23 · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1965 · N5655Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0184.md): Piper PA-23 · Renesselaer, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1965 · N5484Y · 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" = 'IN' 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=IN

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