# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, MI

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 CEN21LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA104.md): Piper PA-24-250 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2021 · N8347P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of an instrument rating and the low visibility at the time…
- [NTSB CEN19LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Adrian, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2019 · N8892E · Substantial damage
  > The airframe and powerplant mechanic's lack of experience in the overhaul of the engine model and the improper torque of the crankshaft gear bolt, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolt and a total loss of engine power during an approach for landing.
- [NTSB CEN18FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA368.md): Piper PA32RT · St Ignace, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N500MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude after takeoff in dark night conditions which resulted in a collision with the water.
- [NTSB CEN15FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA342.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N43829 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the approach in dark, night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA365.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N4296T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist, which resulted in the parking brake not being released before taxi and a subsequent brake fire.
- [NTSB CEN13IA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA355.md): Rockwell International 114 · Lapeer, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 21, 2013 · N5832N · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the pilot’s seat-latching mechanism due to a bent rod, which allowed the seat to come loose and slide full aft and resulted in a temporary loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN11LA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA585.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N7638V · Substantial damage
  > The towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA027.md): Commander 114-B · Adrian, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2009 · N6025U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CHI07CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA282.md): Mooney M20M · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N9153Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.
- [NTSB CHI07LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA071.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pellston, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N4258R · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine cylinder which resulted in a complete loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting condition, and trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA051.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Romeo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N888PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper rate of descent during the VOR approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low cloud conditions and moderate to heavy rain.
- [NTSB CHI06FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA232.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2006 · N133BH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the circling approach and his failure to perform a missed approach when the airplane was no longer in a position to land using normal flight maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI06FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA032.md): Aero Commander 500B · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · Destroyed
  > The clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees.
- [NTSB CHI05LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA190.md): Mooney M20M · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N355RZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper maintenance, the disconnected oil line, the oil leak from the disconnected line, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the outside…
- [NTSB CHI05CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA181.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Lake Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N601RE · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA130.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Blaney Park, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9181P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree line. Factors contributing to this accident were the wind gusts and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA029.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Stalwart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N5985Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management during the flight and the pilot's improper decision not to select the outboard fuel tank when a loss of engine power was experienced, resulting in fuel starvation, a sustained loss of engine power, and subsequent forced…
- [NTSB CHI03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA011.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N56655 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing and the inoperative right main landing gear brake. Contributing factors were the failed brake master cylinder seal, resulting in a hydraulic leak, the inadequate preflight by the pilot, the fuel…
- [NTSB CHI02FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA231.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N316PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed resulting in a stall/spin. Additional causes were the pilot not maintaining best glide airspeed and optimal glidepath following the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the engine…
- [NTSB CHI01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA010.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N289JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to rotate the aircraft during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain, which the airplane encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA029.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Romulus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1999 · N4UE · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent wheels-up landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI95LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA283.md): Piper PA-31 · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N9123Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI93LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA337.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Saint James, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1993 · N479CB · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind, and high obstructions near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI91LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA218.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N8803P · Substantial damage
  > Propeller pitch change mechanism sheared. Factors related to the accident were powerplant vibration and proper touchdown point not possible.
- [NTSB CHI88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA010.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Oshtemo Townshp, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N554AC · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was at cruise altitude (9,000 feet) for approximately 20 minutes when the pilot reported the loss of right engine power. Chicago ARTCC reported the closest airport was kalamazoo, 28 miles west. The aircraft began to descend and at 0330:53 chicago…
- [NTSB CHI85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA078.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1984 · N8921P · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a fence & two parked cars during a forced landing while on a personal flt. The plt reported that after a 40 to 50 min ground delay he made a normal climb to 5000 ft MSL where he trimmed the acft & leaned the mixture to 75 percent power.…
- [NTSB CHI81FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA104-201209.md): Piper PA-32 · Newberry, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1981 · N9574C · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FEM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEM31.md): Piper PA-32R · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1981 · N39659 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA065.md): Piper PA-23 · East Tawas, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 27, 1980 · N44EM · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEC22.md): Piper PA-32R · Troy, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1980 · N7113F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA025.md): Aerostar 601 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 19, 1979 · N7437S · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC21.md): Piper PA-23 · Lake Orion, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1978 · N300PC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DET08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DET08.md): Piper PA-24 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1977 · N9207P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75AC062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC062.md): Ted Smith 600 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1975 · N7MW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC02.md): Piper PA-31 · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1974 · N2WM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEC27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEC27.md): Piper PA-31 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1974 · N366BC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEM24.md): Piper PA-32 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1973 · N4189R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEM53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEM53.md): Piper PA-31 · Pellston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1973 · N6491L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEM18.md): Cessna 310 · Pellston, MI · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1971 · N191R · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI71FEC59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FEC59.md): Piper PA-24 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1971 · N9307P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBJ55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBJ55.md): Piper PA-23 · Traverse Cty, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 29, 1971 · N5896Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBJ27.md): Piper PA-32 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1970 · N5251S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0366.md): Piper PA-24 · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1969 · N9390P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0571.md): Piper PA-23 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1966 · N5655Y · 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" = 'MI' 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=MI

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