# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, MA

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 ERA16LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA258.md): Piper PA24 · Westwood, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N11MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel in the selected fuel tank and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA16FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA023.md): Mooney M20M · Worcester, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N243CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB IAD05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA111.md): Cessna 182T · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N1328N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA103.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2005 · N615SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while conducting a precautionary landing. A factor was the partial loss of power to one engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA061.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Monterey, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2003 · N4072R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules (VFR) flight in marginal VFR weather conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident were clouds and night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA189.md): Piper PA-46-350 · Westfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N3DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-300 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N15326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol, which resulted in an inadequate preflight examination and subsequent takeoff with a control lock installed.
- [NTSB NYC94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA059.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N7303R · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot during the landing, resulting in the improper runway alignment by the student pilot, and the subsequent collision with a snowbank. A factor related to the accident was the incomplete runway snow removal.
- [NTSB BFO94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA053.md): Piper PA-24- 260 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1994 · N9322P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA042.md): Piper PA-32-R-301T · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N8210H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a overrun of the runway. Factors were a snow covered runway, takeoff speed not attained, brakes not used, and a ditch.
- [NTSB NYC91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA185.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Templeton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N54819 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced power loss on first the left engine due to a failed fuel fitting and then the right engine due to a worn fuel fitting. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC87FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA172.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1987 · N222HF · Destroyed
  > The weather at the Nantucket airport was below the prescribed minima for the ILS approach to runway 24. A blanket broadcast had been made on the air traffic frequencies that the Nantucket weather was below the minima for most users and, thereafter, the…
- [NTSB NYC87LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA123.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1987 · N40395 · Substantial damage
  > The Piper PA-23-250 attempted a go-around after crossing the threshold and observing the runway lights were not on during a night instrument approach. The pilot reported that he added full power and retracted the wing flaps. The procedure in the Piper manual…
- [NTSB NYC87FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA027.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1986 · N200GG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Piper PA-31, N200GG, was on a VFR flt to boston, MA. The PA-31 plt contacted boston TRACON & adzd he had ATIS info & would be lndg at boston. TRACON suggested a hdg & alt of 070 deg & 2500' for rwy 33R & told the plt to maint VFR. At aprx the same time, a…
- [NTSB NYC86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA044.md): Piper Aztec · North Adams, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1985 · N6LQ · Destroyed
  > The flight departed albany new york under VFR conditions and picked up IFR clearance to pittsfield, MA. The pilot flew the approach until reaching VFR under a cloud layer at about 2500 ft. continuing VFR toward no. Adams at an altitude of 2000 ft, the pilot…
- [NTSB NYC85LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA216.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N15805 · Substantial damage
  > Plt experience eng pwr loss during tke climb at a height of about 350 ft. the plt headed toward a beach and ditched about 50 yards offshore in order to avoid crowd. The acft submerged underwater afterwards. Examination of the acft disclosed leadlike…
- [NTSB NYC85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA170.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Provincetown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N8210H · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the acft was vectored for an ILS rwy 7 apch which was made with a tail wind. On his 1st attempt, the plt made a missed apch & was vectored for another ILS. After making a 2nd apch, he landed. The plt stated that while he was landing, he…
- [NTSB NYC83LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA158.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N6638Y · Substantial damage
  > On the 1st takeoff, the CFI demonstrated an aborted takeoff by placing the rt selector gasoline valve in the off position and had the student pull the eng back, making a landing on the rwy. The flt then taxied back for another takeoff, again the CFI shut off…
- [NTSB NYC83LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA043.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fall River, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1982 · N62635 · Substantial damage
  > On short final & aligned with the rwy lights the plt cancelled his IFR flt plan with approach control. The acft landed on the rwy which had the middle third of its width covered with 6-8 inches of snow. The outer thirds were plowed but icy.
- [NTSB NYC80FNA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNA15.md): Piper PA-23 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1980 · N129RM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNA20.md): Piper PA-24 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1979 · N9041P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA017.md): Piper PA-31 · Templeton, MA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jan 11, 1979 · N33TN · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA095.md): Piper PA-31 · Granville, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N63731 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA077.md): Piper PA-23 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1978 · N40276 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA40-201221.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1978 · N6324U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA052.md): Piper PA-32 · Lawrence, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 11, 1978 · N3893W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76DNA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DNA04.md): Piper PA-24 · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 20, 1976 · N9258P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76IN058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76IN058.md): Piper PA-23 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1975 · N48PB · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA42.md): Piper PA-24 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1974 · N892RC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA05-201647.md): Piper PA-32 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1973 · N4213R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FNA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNA47-169838.md): Piper PA-23 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1973 · N6900Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FNA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FNA25.md): Piper PA-24 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1971 · N8865P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70D0081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0081.md): Piper PA-32 · Danvers, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1969 · N4201R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0435.md): Piper PA-32 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1969 · N4073R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68D0139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0139.md): Piper PA-23 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1967 · N5930Y · 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" = 'MA' 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=MA

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