# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, MN 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 CEN23LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA138.md): Socata TB21 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2023 · N789TB · Destroyed > The pilot’s continued flight into icing conditions in an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing, subsequent loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN21FA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA360.md): Mooney M20M · Victoria, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · N9156Z · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during final approach, which led to a spiral dive that overstressed the airplane and resulted in an in-flight breakup. - [NTSB CEN21LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA075.md): Piper PA32 · Windom, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2020 · N8178Y · Destroyed > The pilot’s spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA263.md): Piper PA32 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N4079R · Destroyed > The seizure of the airplane’s engine-driven fuel pump due to internal contamination, which led to a total loss of engine power. The source of the contamination could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB CEN20CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA232.md): Piper PA46 · Ely, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2020 · N27RZ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapse during a gusty landing. - [NTSB CEN14FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA034.md): Piper PA 23-250 · Caledonia, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N6068Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident airplane examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN12FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FAMS1.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N174BH · Substantial damage > Undetermined because the airplane was not found. - [NTSB CEN11TA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11TA279.md): Rockwell International 500-S · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 2011 · N51RF · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB CHI07CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA109.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Walker, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N770C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear. - [NTSB CHI07LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA002.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2006 · N71TA · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose gear to properly extend for undetermined reasons, which resulted in damage to the forward fuselage during landing. - [NTSB CHI06LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA146.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N63790 · Substantial damage > Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI06LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA061.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N190PH · Substantial damage > The missed approach not performed by the pilot and the directional control not maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, wind information not available due to inoperative meteorological equipment, and a Notices to Airman… - [NTSB CHI06LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA051.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Marshall, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N711HG · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power in both engines while on approach due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations leading to him refueling the outboard tanks only. - [NTSB CHI03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA023.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Longville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N36315 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain/landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing. The low altitude at the time of power loss was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA042.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Preston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N713HM · Substantial damage > altitude/clearance from the trees not being obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the trees and the contamination of the pitot/static system. - [NTSB CHI95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA086.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1995 · N62711 · Substantial damage > an inadequate windshield deicing system for the inflight icing encountered, airframe icing, and the pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate. Factors associated with this accident were an inadequate weather forecast and icing conditions. - [NTSB MKC89LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA141.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N6513Y · Substantial damage > The continued approach and landing by the pilot in known adverse weather. Contributing factors were the weather conditions and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI86LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA228.md): Piper PA-31-310 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1986 · N707HB · Substantial damage > At the end of an uneventful flight the pilot lowered the landing gear and noted three gear down indicator lights. Upon landing rollout the nose gear collapsed. An inspection following the accident revealed that a hydraulic leak was present near the hydraulic… - [NTSB CHI86FER16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FER16.md): Aero Commander Callair A9B · Argyle, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N7617V · Substantial damage > While setting up for a swath run the pilot struck the ground in a wings level descent. He stated that a 'whirlwind' or 'downdraft' prevented him from pulling up in time to pre-vent impact with the ground. - [NTSB CHI85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA001.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Greenbush, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N37JL · Substantial damage > Following an uneventful approach and landing, the plt was taxiing back up the runway when the right engine quit. The right seat passenger immediately noted flames coming from the engine and notified the plt, who swung the acft into positon for wind to keep… - [NTSB CHI82DA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA081.md): Piper PA-23 250 · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1982 · N6625Y · Substantial damage > After clearing trees located approximately 1000 feet from the end of the runway the pilot reduced power and added flaps in an attempt to land close to the approach end. The aircraft struck a snowbank on short final for the snow covered runway 27. - [NTSB CHI81FER13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER13.md): Piper PA-32 · Webb Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1981 · N2174A · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC80DER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DER06.md): Piper PA-23 · Cold Springs, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1979 · N62818 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DER01.md): Piper PA-32 · Aitkin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1979 · N36815 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC76DER68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER68.md): Piper PA-31 · Baxter, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1976 · N6T · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC75AER76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AER76.md): Piper PA-23 · Hackensack, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1975 · N6679Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC75FER24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FER24.md): Piper PA-23 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1974 · N14223 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC75DER23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DER23.md): Piper PA-24 · Fairmont, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1974 · N11CG · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC75FER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FER01.md): Piper PA-24 · Rockford, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1974 · N9137P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC74DER54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DER54.md): Bellanca 17-31 · New Germany, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1974 · N170EE · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC74DER49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DER49.md): Piper PA-24 · Fairmont, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1974 · N11CG · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC74DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DER05.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Winnebago, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1973 · N7757V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68F0311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0311.md): Cessna 310 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 28, 1967 · N659R · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2229.md): Piper PA23 · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1964 · N5455Y · 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" = 'MN' 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=MN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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