# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, PA

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 ERA24LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA302.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N184VA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a B-nut on the No. 5 cylinder fuel injector line, resulting in a fuel leak and engine fire.
- [NTSB ERA24LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA081.md): Piper PA32 · Gordonville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2024 · N722RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and subsequent off-airport forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA195.md): Piper PA-32 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2022 · N4468X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s empennage impacting the runway surface during landing.
- [NTSB ERA16FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA215.md): Piper PA31 · State College, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N3591P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12LA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA557.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N3591P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a flock of geese during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s hard impact with the runway while the pilot maneuvered in an attempt to avoid the geese.
- [NTSB NYC07CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA141.md): Piper PA31-310 · Marietta, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N97044 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot.
- [NTSB NYC06LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA197.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2006 · N9227U · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the throttle linkage, which resulted in a lack of engine power during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps, an improper elevator trim setting, a high gross takeoff weight, and a high density altitude;…
- [NTSB NYC06CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA043.md): Piper PA-23-250 · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N62497 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor was the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB NYC04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA057.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2004 · N1XF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during approach.
- [NTSB NYC02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA106.md): Cessna A185F · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N1577B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in overstress of the aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB NYC01FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA223.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Bern Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N8PK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a high speed dive to the ground.
- [NTSB NYC00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA254.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N8704P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC98FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA179.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar TS-600 · Marietta, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N600JB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in a loss of control while operating with one engine shutdown. An additional cause was the improper maintenance procedures that resulted in the #5 cylinder not being…
- [NTSB NYC98LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA119.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N43108 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to obtain current information for the divert airfield, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. Related factors included: the lower ambient light conditions at dusk, construction on the airfield, and an over-reliance on the…
- [NTSB NYC98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA059.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N6962Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an off runway landing, after the left engine was reported to have lost power.
- [NTSB BFO94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA070.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Bedford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1994 · N4445X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA039.md): Piper PA-46 · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1993 · N92GP · Destroyed
  > was the loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons and the subsequent engine failure, resulting in a forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA099.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Leesport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N73SM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA193.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1986 · N9531Q · Substantial damage
  > The Piper PA-60 Aerostar was making a takeoff with five passengers on board. The PIC did not establish any procedures with his co-pilot prior to the takeoff. The aircraft continued off the 4100 ft runway to the overrun finally becoming airborne. The co-pilot…
- [NTSB NYC86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA104.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1986 · N41AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot made a long landing and ran off the end of the runway. After departing the runway, he ran through a fence and hit a dirt embankment. The pilot said when he realized he was going off the end of the runway, he stayed on the brakes rather than add…
- [NTSB NYC86FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA027.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Landisburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1985 · N54264 · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot took off on a VFR crosscounty flight with no weather briefing. He flew into an area of adverse weather including low clouds, fog, drizzle & haze. The aircraft impacted near the top of a 2100 ft high hill in forested terrain.
- [NTSB NYC85FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA125.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1985 · N66892 · Destroyed
  > Drg an IFR arrival, the acft was vectored for an NDB rwy 23 apch to the westmoreland county arpt. At the NDB final apch fix (8.1 mi from the rwy), the crew turned inbound & contd to the arpt. They contacted the tower & reported over the ILS outer marker (an…
- [NTSB NYC85LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA108.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Clarion, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1985 · N506AC · Substantial damage
  > The purpose of the flight was to position the aircraft at pittsburgh, PA. During the takeoff roll at buffalo, two to three short power surges in the no. 1 engine were experienced but the pilot decided not to abort and continued to destination. The aircraft…
- [NTSB NYC84LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA268.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1984 · N9202Y · Substantial damage
  > After refueling, the plt took off from a 3000 ft rwy located in a mountainous region. He reported that after a normal rotation & lift-off, he established a positive rate of climb. However, shortly after takeoff, during gear retraction, the acft began to…
- [NTSB NYC84LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA062.md): Piper PA-23-250 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1983 · N14360 · Substantial damage
  > During the cockpit preflight the plt noticed an unsafe nose gear indication. The plt checked the nose gear & could see nothing unusual, & concluded that there was a faulty indicating system. During rotation the nose gear collapsed & this acft slid down the…
- [NTSB NYC84FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA033.md): Aero Commander 500B · Franklin, PA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1983 · N6226X · Destroyed
  > Before departing youngstown, OH, the plt filed 2 IFR flt plans, 1 for a flt to plattsburgh, NY, the other for a return flt from plattsburgh back to youngstown. After a 2 hr & 10 min flt to plattsburgh, 70 gal of fuel was added, but the person who serviced the…
- [NTSB NYC82FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA009.md): Piper PA-32 · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 15, 1981 · N178RB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81DHA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DHA13.md): Piper PA-32 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1981 · N32303 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FGM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGM27.md): Piper PA-31 · Windber, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1980 · N4FT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA028.md): Piper PA-24 · East Freedom, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 17, 1980 · N9226P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80DHD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DHD05.md): Piper PA-32 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1979 · N55476 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA098.md): Piper PA-23 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1979 · N8017J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DA069.md): Piper PA-24 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1979 · N8250P · No damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA051-134256.md): Piper PA-32 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1979 · N720JB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FGM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGM23-135801.md): Piper PA-32 · Bradford, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 14, 1979 · N4126R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FGT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGT04.md): Piper PA-23 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1978 · N6159Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA090.md): Piper PA-32 · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 10, 1978 · N789CC · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FGM41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM41.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1978 · N280MB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA058.md): Piper PA-31 · Fleetville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 23, 1978 · N9057Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA032.md): Piper PA-23 · Connellsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 12, 1978 · N40355 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FHA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHA17.md): Piper PA-32 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1978 · N2265Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGT02.md): Piper PA-32 · Ogdensburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1977 · N300RM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA045.md): Piper PA-31 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1977 · N7694L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FGT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FGT08.md): Piper PA-23 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1977 · N62719 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FGM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FGM08.md): Piper PA-32 · Ligonier, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1976 · N15852 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FGM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FGM05.md): Piper PA-24 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1976 · N8052P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGM53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM53.md): Piper PA-32 · Indiana, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1976 · N43216 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGM45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM45.md): Ted Smith 600 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1976 · N7484S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN062.md): Piper PA-23 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1974 · N40254 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FHA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHA20.md): Piper PA-24 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1974 · N9056P · 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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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