# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, NM

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 WPR26LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA292.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 5, 2026 · N617ED · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR20LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA121.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Angostura, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N2112A · Substantial damage
  > The pilots precautionary off airport landing due to an undetermined engine issue.
- [NTSB CEN16LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA375.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N4477F · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN13LA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA464.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2013 · N3789E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree at the completion of an agricultural spray run. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to accept a high level of risk to spray a small field bordered by multiple obstacles and his fatigue…
- [NTSB CEN10LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA474.md): Cessna A185F · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N4492 · Substantial damage
  > Pre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on the gear.
- [NTSB DEN07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA105.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N8207Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and improper in-flight decisions resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA146.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Lordsberg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N11BE · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the dirt devil/whirlwind.
- [NTSB DEN01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA086.md): Bellanca 1731A · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N93737 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during flare/landing.
- [NTSB DEN99FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA123.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Magdalena, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N22KC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and the subsequent in-flight breakup. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in high altitude flying and the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB DEN99FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA081.md): Piper PA-23E-250 · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N54263 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of power of one engine in the twin-engine airplane.
- [NTSB FTW94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA117.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1994 · N8961P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN87FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA046.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Leyba, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N8323P · Substantial damage
  > The plt departed albuquerque on October 29, 1986, in his acft for an unknown destination. When he failed to return to his home, relatives notified local authorities. A search was begun and on January 23, 1987, the wreckage was found. The pilot was deceased…
- [NTSB DEN86FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA101.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1986 · N555EB · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed on the second aborted takeoff attempt. The plt said that the acft was not accelerating properly on the first attempt and that the eng lost power on the second attempt. Ground witnesses said that the air conditioner condenser door was open and…
- [NTSB DEN85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA175.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1985 · N8180F · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to take off from a dirt road at or near max gross wieght and at high density alt conditions. The plt said there was a small rise in the road and he eased back on the control yoke. Directional control was lost and the airplane skidded off the…
- [NTSB FTW81DQD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQD33.md): Piper PA-32 · Timberon, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1981 · N8194E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FQA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQA34.md): Piper PA-32 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1980 · N36558 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80DQA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DQA10.md): Piper PA-23 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1979 · N5998Y · Minor damage
- [NTSB UNK77X0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK77X0110.md): Piper PA-24 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1977 · N9042P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76AD072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD072.md): Piper PA-31 · Pinon, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 19, 1976 · N54294 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN76DQA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DQA40.md): Piper PA-24 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1976 · N8901P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76FQA54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FQA54.md): Piper PA-23 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1976 · N13986 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76FQA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FQA31.md): Piper PA-24 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1975 · N8880P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76FQA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FQA07.md): Beech 65-80 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1975 · N716AG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FQG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FQG06.md): Piper PA-31 · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1975 · N7245L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75DQA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DQA18.md): Piper PA-24 · Arrey, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1974 · N9236P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74DQA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DQA05.md): Piper PA-24 · Lybrook, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1973 · N8967P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73FQA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FQA43.md): Aero Cmdr 500-B · Crownpoint, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1973 · N160X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70FQG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70FQG16.md): Piper PA-24 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 15, 1970 · N8667P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0133.md): Piper PA-24 · Mayhill, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1969 · N9180P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0229.md): Piper PA-24 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1969 · N8299P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0128.md): Piper PA-24 · Artesia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1968 · N9180P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0249.md): Piper PA-24 · Las Palomas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1968 · N8745P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0035.md): Piper PA-24 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1966 · N8758P · 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" = 'NM' 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=NM

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