# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, MO

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA280.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bethany, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 4, 2026 · N8422P · Destroyed
  > On August 4, 2026, about 1839 central daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250 airplane, N8422P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bethany, Missouri. The pilot received fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN26LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA269.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Livonia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2026 · N7799V · Substantial damage
  > On July 27, 2026, about 0819 central daylight time, an Aero Commander Callair A-9B airplane, N7799V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Livonia, Missouri. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB CEN26FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA140.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 17, 2026 · N444CA · Destroyed
  > On March 17, 2026, about 0024 central daylight time, an Aero Commander 500-B airplane, N444CA, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chesterfield, Missouri. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN24LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA039.md): Piper PA32 · Ozark, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N16253 · Substantial damage
  > A reported total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA415.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Moberly, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2023 · N4219T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during an approach for landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA312.md): Piper PA 46-350P · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2021 · N110ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB CEN21LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA111.md): Cessna T182T · Hollister, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2020 · N182PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which led to a bounced landing, collapsing the nose landing gear, and resulting in substantial damage.
- [NTSB CEN21LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA014.md): Piper PA32R · Kimberling City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2020 · N3445Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in his inadvertent departure with the tow bar connected to the nose wheel, and the low approach while returning to the airport, which allowed the tow bar to contact trees.
- [NTSB CEN17FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA164.md): Bellanca 17 31ATC · Boonville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N787TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment, due to his use of a combination of psychoactive drugs and a vision deficiency in his left eye, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate altitude during final approach to landing and subsequent collision with power lines.
- [NTSB CEN17LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA031.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Lexington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2016 · N4376V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA077.md): New Piper PA 32R-301T · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2014 · N3127R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to descend below the recommended altitude during approach for landing in night visual meteorological conditions, and his failure to see and avoid a lighted tower, which resulted in collision with the tower and a subsequent total loss of…
- [NTSB CEN14CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA459.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2014 · N532DR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA263.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fredricktown, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2011 · N4085F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to maintain visual flight by descending below an area of deteriorating forecast weather to an altitude that did not provide adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CEN11CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA277.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2011 · N8546P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for a landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA044.md): Aero Commander GA-500-B · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N444CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed lowering the landing gear in the landing sequence and the main gear were not in the down and locked position upon touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA008.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N8546P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in the hard landing. The gusting crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA154.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parkville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N292HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach which resulted in the encounter with wake turbulence while the airplane's airspeed exceeded maneuvering speed. This encounter resulted in the subsequent loss of aircraft control and the in-flight separation of the left…
- [NTSB CHI05CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA093.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N36691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI04FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA205.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N4230R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure attain adequate flying speed and his delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in premature liftoff and an overrun of the runway. Contributing factors were the descending embankment, trees and ravine.
- [NTSB CHI01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA076.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2001 · N6754Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during the circling approach. Factors were the power transmission wire, the plowed field, and that the pilot's lookout was not possible through the built up ice on the windshield.
- [NTSB CHI95LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA300.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N54417 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed during the landing and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI95LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA196.md): Piper PA-32R · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N39620 · Substantial damage
  > A loose (or missing) nut and clip for the bottom magneto stud, due to inadequate maintenance, and fatigue failure of the magneto housing flange, which restulted in an oil leak, engine compartment fire, and a forced landing. A factor relating to the accident…
- [NTSB CHI94LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA265.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Richmond, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N4854T · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, reason undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI94DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCG02.md): Aero Commander Calair A-9B · Excelsior Sprgs, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N7965V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the powerlines during his maintenance test application run.
- [NTSB CHI92FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA044.md): Piper PA-32RT/300T · Camdenton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N39555 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard for wind conditions, not aborting the takeoff, and inadequate remedial action by the pilot after the airplane became airborne. Factors associated with the accident are an inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot, not maintaining…
- [NTSB MKC89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA152.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Excelsor Sprgs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N4175R · Substantial damage
  > The catastrophic failure of the aircraft engine and the pilots failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Improper maintenance, the dark night conditions, and restricted visibility due to oil on the windscreen were…
- [NTSB MKC85LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA147.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N8654N · Substantial damage
  > While landing at dusk, the acft touched down hard & both main gear collapsed rearward. A wing fuel tank was punctured, but no fire erupted.
- [NTSB MKC85LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA009.md): Piper PA32RT-300T · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1984 · N75DR · Substantial damage
  > The plt was high on the ILS approach and flew a VFR very low circling approach after clearance to change from rwy 2 to rwy 20. The tower controller said the acft was so low that at one point he lost sight of the acft. He advised the plt that he appeared to be…
- [NTSB MKC83FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA133.md): Piper PA-24-250 · 3m Se Of Benton, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N99SP · Destroyed
  > According to the surviving passenger, a boy, the plt was flying the acft from the right seat. The acft was flown to the vicinity of the plt's property where he made a pass over a farm belonging to a relative. The low pass was made near the operator of a…
- [NTSB MKC81FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA014.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Springfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 21, 1981 · N222FQ · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81FCG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCG04.md): Piper PA-32R · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1980 · N7698C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FCG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCG31.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Cameron, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1980 · N8025V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCA06.md): Piper PA-32 · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1980 · N4127R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA013.md): Piper PA-31 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1979 · N7511L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79IA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79IA031.md): Piper PA-23 · Kansas City, MO · Incident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1979 · N6913Y · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCG40.md): Piper PA-32 · Excelsior Spgs, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1979 · N419SW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCG32.md): Callair A9-B · Deerfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1979 · N671W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCA09.md): Bellanca 1731AT · Cabool, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1979 · N68D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCG22.md): Piper PA-32R · Higginsville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1979 · N9621K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCG25.md): Piper PA-23 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1979 · N62482 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCA07.md): Aerostar 600A · Cabool, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1979 · N7541S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FCG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCG39.md): Piper PA-32 · Macon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1975 · N56088 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCG18.md): Piper PA-32 · Boonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1974 · N56994 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FGA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FGA18.md): Piper PA-32 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1974 · N4593T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DCG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCG39.md): Aero Comdr 500-B · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1973 · N2001 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72AK063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK063.md): Piper PA-32 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1972 · N4001R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG23-164206.md): Piper PA-24 · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1971 · N9046P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCA10.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Clarkton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1971 · N7761V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCG22.md): Cessna 310N · Mound City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1971 · N111KC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0463.md): Piper PA-24 · Cedar City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1967 · N8803P · Substantial damage

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## 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" = 'MO' 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=MO

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