# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, NC

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 ERA20LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA127.md): Piper PA23 · Albemarle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2020 · N335W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to ensure that the electric fuel pumps were on before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of power on both engines during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA20LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA062.md): Piper PA32RT · Fletcher, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2019 · N27GB · Destroyed
  > A failure of two of the oil pump drive gear’s teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine oil lubrication, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA169.md): Piper PA32 · Boone, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2016 · N43576 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed decision to conduct a go-around following an unstabilized landing approach and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA15CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA170.md): Cessna T182T · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N2080Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.
- [NTSB ERA15CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA169.md): Bellanca 17 31A · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N93715 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA14LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA022.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N555GK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear brake line during landing due to the loss of hydraulic fluid. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue crack through the brake line that had formed due to contact with a swaged sleeve as a result of exfoliation…
- [NTSB ERA13LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA148.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2013 · N1953H · Substantial damage
  > The installation of an incorrect length of cotter pin on the throttle linkage clevis pin by maintenance personnel at an undetermined time, which resulted in the pin coming loose and the loss of throttle control.
- [NTSB ERA12FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA412.md): Socata TB21 · Gold Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N2528N · Substantial damage
  > An inflight fire, the origin of which could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper modifications to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA108.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2010 · N8985C · Substantial damage
  > A missing right main landing gear aft trunnion mount attachment nut.
- [NTSB ERA10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA004.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N8809C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal to the accident was an inoperative landing gear emergency-down valve which had blockage for undetermined…
- [NTSB ERA09CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA134.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2009 · N7918C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure while landing with a low ceiling.
- [NTSB ATL07FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA069.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N21423 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a night approach for landing, resulting in an in flight collision with wires and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA098.md): Mooney M20M · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N2168F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in a runway over run and collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB ATL06CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA089.md): Mooney M20M · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N1046P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA040.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2006 · N3581C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and subsequent impact with the runway collapsing the main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL05CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA160.md): Cessna 182T · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N1251C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB ATL04FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA107.md): Mooney M20M · Cary, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2004 · N91514 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. Factors were low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB ATL04LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA059.md): Socata TB21 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N1879S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and trees are a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL04IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA028.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Fayetteville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N39541 · Minor damage
  > Flight control elevator attachment turnbuckle corrosion and fracture resulting in the loss of aircraft control in flight.
- [NTSB MIA02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA067.md): Piper PA32R-300 · Broadway, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N4451X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB MIA02FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA044.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N41003 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation, while performing a missed approach, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with a tree and a house. Factors in this accident were dark night, fog,…
- [NTSB MIA01FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA193.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Black Mountain, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N396PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA136.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N38261 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance to properly secure the fuel selector cover, resulting in the pilot inadvertently selecting "off" instead of "left" tank, and the subsequent forced landing to uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA107.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Concord, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N42Y · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA043.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Belvidere, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N120JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane entering a descending turn and crashing into terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA243.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N9385C · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the No.4 connecting rod in an area where galling had occurred, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of communication by failing to select the proper UNICOM frequency; and his…
- [NTSB MIA97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA218.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N9396P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use the checklist to confirm that the main cabin door was closed and locked before takeoff. Also, failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the self…
- [NTSB ATL96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA024.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N4219T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and failure to follow operating procedures resulted in his descent below the decision height while on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL87LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA202.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N9385C · Substantial damage
  > Bfr departing on a ngt flt, the acft was loaded until it was at or near its max gross wt limit. The plt stated that as he was taking off on a 3000' rwy, the eng 'coughed' after the acft had accelerated to about the rotation speed & was aprx 3/4 of the way…
- [NTSB ATL86FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA064.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Milwaukee, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1986 · N222HD · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed to descend and level off at low alt. Witnesses indicated that it leveled off just above the trees, then rolled to the right and dove into wooded terrain. The eng was reported to be running loud and steady until impact. No preimpact part…
- [NTSB ATL83AA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA029.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Brevard, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 12, 1982 · N59771 · Destroyed
  > After a missed approach at asheville the flt was cleared to the greenville-spartanburg arpt at greer,SC. Enroute to greer radar contact was lost. In response to a query from atlanta ARTCC the plt verified his position as being on the 235 deg radial of…
- [NTSB ATL81FKM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKM14.md): Piper PA-32R · Asheville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1981 · N17123 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80DKM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKM26.md): Dehavilland DHC-1B · Huntersville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1980 · N12BH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80DA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DA075.md): Piper PA-23 · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1980 · N6145Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80FKM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FKM06.md): Piper PA-32R · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1980 · N36390 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA101.md): Piper PA-31 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1978 · N9173Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FKM34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FKM34.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Elkin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1977 · N8247R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DKM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DKM32.md): Callair A-9 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1977 · N7728V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76AI082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI082.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1976 · N8211R · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD76FLJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FLJ04.md): Piper PA-24 · Manteo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1975 · N8383P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DLJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLJ15.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Ocean Isle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1973 · N39909 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73FLJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73FLJ23.md): Piper PA-24 · Gatesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1973 · N8610P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71FKM34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FKM34.md): Piper PA-24 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1971 · N9388P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70D0117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70D0117.md): Piper PA-32 · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1969 · N4238R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA70F0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA70F0025.md): Callair A-9 · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1969 · N7227V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69F0162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0162.md): Piper PA-24 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1969 · N8736P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0174.md): Piper PA-24 · Bryson City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1966 · N8736P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0166.md): Piper PA-24 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1965 · N8643P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA65F0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65F0031.md): Piper PA-23 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1965 · N5714Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1234.md): Aero Comm 500B · Elizabeth City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1964 · N6224X · 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" = 'NC' 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=NC

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