# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, OH 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. Page 1 of 2 · 65 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA24FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA120.md): Piper PA32 · Jackson, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 24, 2024 · N8963N · Destroyed > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain while maneuvering. - [NTSB ERA24FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA026.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Marion, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 31, 2023 · N44601 · Destroyed > A descent and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA23LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA362.md): Piper PA32 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2023 · N6868D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA23LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA112.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2023 · N101MA · Substantial damage > A runway overrun during a precautionary landing following a total loss of right engine power due to detonation and subsequent oil starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to lower the flaps and the excessive airspeed at touchdown. - [NTSB CEN21LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA049.md): Piper PA32 · Circleville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N33DW · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to an accessory drive gear that backed out impeding the other gears. - [NTSB ERA19FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA124.md): Piper PA31 · Madeira, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2019 · N400JM · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation to the left engine and the resulting loss of engine power to that engine, and a loss of airplane control due to the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed. - [NTSB GAA17CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA282.md): Piper PA23 · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N63944 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during approach, which resulted in an impact with a semi-truck. - [NTSB GAA17CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA266.md): Cessna T182 · Portage County Airport, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2017 · N421KR · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go. - [NTSB GAA16CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA278.md): Piper PA24 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2016 · N991K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent power reduction during landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot, collision with the runway threshold, nose and right main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN15CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA188.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2015 · N427AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN14LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA233.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2014 · N5222S · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the deterioration of the fuel selector valve, which allowed fuel to be fed from only the right tip tank. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate annual inspection, which failed to detect the deteriorated valve. - [NTSB CEN14LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA006.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2013 · N561C · Substantial damage > The nose landing gear failure as a result of a fatigue fracture of the engine mount nose gear actuator feet in an area detailed in a service bulletin. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate completion of the inspection specified… - [NTSB CEN11CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA136.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2010 · N888CA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN10CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA296.md): Mooney M20M · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N1054B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and his failure to properly reconfigure the airplane during the aborted landing attempt. - [NTSB CEN09FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA099.md): Piper PA-32R · North Canton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N9299N · Destroyed > The pilot’s inappropriate control inputs as a result of spatial disorientation, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions, ice accumulation that… - [NTSB CHI07FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA305.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Defiance, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N8341G · Destroyed > The pilot's spatial disorientation when he encountered convective turbulence which resulted in a loss of control. This encounter resulted in an in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the convective turbulence in the clouds. - [NTSB CHI07FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA041.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Bucyrus, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2006 · N9073P · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall the pilot encountered during cruise flight while inadvertently entering an area of icing and his exceeding the design limits of the airplane during the subsequent descent. Factors were the reported icing weather present aloft, the… - [NTSB IAD05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA137.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tiffin, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N9311P · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff in weather below the published takeoff minimums, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the airplane's collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions, and the… - [NTSB NYC05FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA028.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Vandalia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2004 · N54316 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude\clearance while on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in the accident were the fog and low ceiling conditions. - [NTSB IAD03CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA059.md): Piper Saratoga II TC PA32- · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N9298D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA153.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N110CF · Substantial damage > The pilot's fuel mismanagement with his failure to position the fuel selector to the proper tank which resulted in engine fuel starvation. - [NTSB IAD01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA107.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N39945 · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the dual magneto mounting flanges that resulted from undetected contact damage sustained during a previous installation, which resulted in its separation from the engine during take-off. - [NTSB IAD01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA059.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Uniontown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N35WT · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform fuel calculations. A factor was the inboard fuel tank probes not being within the manufacturer's resistance limits, which resulted in inaccurate fuel gauges. - [NTSB NYC01IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA126.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Newark, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N4078L · Minor damage > The company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with the service bulletin, which resulted in a fuel boost pump leakage and subsequent fire during taxi. A factor was the manufacturer's confusing service bulletin. - [NTSB NYC00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA158.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N8197W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA005.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1998 · N3543A · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative equipment which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the inoperative fuel quantity gauges, and the night conditions. - [NTSB BFO94FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Salem, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N8685C · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather… - [NTSB NYC91LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA232.md): Piper PA46-350P · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N350MM · Substantial damage > A malfunction of the elevator trim indicator and incorrect position of the trim tab which resulted in the pilot aborting the takeoff and a loss of directional control on the ground. - [NTSB NYC90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA163.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N93666 · Substantial damage > A power loss caused by fuel exhaustion when the pilot took off with the fuel selector on the empty fuel tank. - [NTSB ATL89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA181.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Somerset, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N8914W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately perform an airplane pre-flight inspection and drain water present in the airplane fuel supply. The airplane engine subsequently lost power due to the water contamination. - [NTSB ATL89FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA066.md): Piper PA-31 · Springfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1989 · N9034Y · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion precipatated by the inadequate fuel consumption calculations performed by the pilot, pressure from the company president to not carry excess fuel and improper in-flight planning/decisions by the pilot by not refueling enroute before fuel was… - [NTSB CHI88LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA242.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1988 · N8322C · Substantial damage > On taxiing in from landing on a dark night, the pilot inadvertently taxied off the pavement onto a grassy area. When he realized that he was off the pavement he made an attempt to return to the pavement and encountered a 20' hole. The main gear sank into the… - [NTSB ATL88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA103.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1988 · N198CD · Destroyed > The plt rptd that both engines began to surge shortly after t/o during climb. The engines subsequently lost pwr completely, and the plt made a forced ldg in trees. Post-crash exam revealed that the fuel selectors were in the inbd tank positions. The lt inbd… - [NTSB ATL88IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA096.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N5740Y · Minor damage - [NTSB CHI85LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA321.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N110CF · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power occurred in the descent. The flight was vectored toweard the nearest airport but was unable to reach the runway. The aircraft was landed in a rough field. The left magneto was found seized during engine examination. - [NTSB CHI85LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA079.md): Piper PA-23-250 · New Philadelphi, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1984 · N6505Y · Substantial damage > Plt felt vibration and reduced power on both engines to idle. Plt heard a 'thud' and discovered the left propeller had separated cutting through the nose of the acft as it departed. The propeller was not located. Two of the six propeller bolts remained with… - [NTSB CHI85FEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEI01.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Sandusky, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 19, 1984 · N8462U · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees at night during a short final approach to land and crashed to the ground in the back yard of a private residence. The plt, who was seriously injured in the accident, said he flew a normal pattern into a 15-20 kt wind when tree… - [NTSB CHI85LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA047.md): Rockwell 114 · Strongville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1984 · N4739W · Substantial damage > Plt was aware runway had a pronounced dip just prior to rotation area of his acft. Passing the dip on takeoff roll, he felt a 'shimmy' which he attributed to nose gear reaction to the dip. Plt considered aborting takeoff, but felt insufficient runway… - [NTSB CHI84LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA047.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N8921P · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the preflt, he visually checked the fuel & estemated that the left tank was aprx 1/4 full & the right tank was about 1/2 full. He made his pretakeoff checks, but stayed on the ground longer than normal to allow the oil to warm up.… - [NTSB CHI83IA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA360.md): Piper PA31-310 · Mount Vernon, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1983 · N9135Y · Minor damage > On final approach both engines failed. The pilot elected to land intentional gear up short of therunway. Less than 1 pint of fuel was found on board. - [NTSB CHI83FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA324.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1983 · N54072 · Substantial damage > During an IFR flt, the acft was leveled at 13,000 ft & the power was set at 18 inches manifold pressure & 2300 RPM. Aprx 5 min later, the right eng began to surge to 3000 RPM & almost 'pegged.' The plt attempted to control the right propeller. Finally, the… - [NTSB CHI83FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA279.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601A · Celina, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1983 · N727NM · Destroyed > When the plt arrived at the destination arpt, there was construction on the rwy, about 2500 ft from the apch end. He contacted UNICOM & was advised that the rwy was closed, but was told he could land on the grass beside the rwy. The plt responded that the… - [NTSB CHI82DA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA077.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 4, 1982 · N9530Q · Substantial damage > During takeoff on an icy runway, the pilot lost directional control after rolling a few hundred feet. He reported that the plane was sliding left and was below VMC, so he retarded the throttles. The plane struck a snowbank beside the runway and was… - [NTSB CHI81DA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DA030.md): Piper PA-31 · North Canton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1981 · N74931 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEI42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEI42.md): Piper PA-24 · Sandusky, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1980 · N9411P · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEK23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEK23.md): Piper PA-32 · Marietta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1980 · N23MM · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEI44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEI44.md): Piper PA-31 · Sandusky, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1979 · N930JM · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEK12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEK12.md): Piper PA32RT · Westerville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1979 · N36390 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEI07.md): Piper PA-32 · North Canton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1978 · N8967N · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEK03.md): Piper PA-31 · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1977 · N9208Y · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41533&state=OH&page=2 ## 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" = 'OH' 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=OH --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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