# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, WA

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 WPR24LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA303.md): Cessna T206H · Big Bend-Gold Bar, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2024 · N379ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR22FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA023.md): Mooney M20M · Snoqualmie, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 28, 2021 · N40KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane into known icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA363.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2021 · N33022 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR19LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA066.md): Piper PA23 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2019 · N14372 · Destroyed
  > The instrument rated pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA158.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2015 · N962DA · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's incorrect installation of two aileron cables and the subsequent inadequate functional checks of the aileron system before flight by both the mechanic and the pilot, which prevented proper roll control from the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's…
- [NTSB WPR10LA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA479.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2010 · N90SE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a manufacturing splice of the right main landing gear tire’s inner tube, which resulted in a deflated tire and a consequent loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA474.md): Cessna T182T · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N2183P · Substantial damage
  > Landing in rugged terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA046.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Orting, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2007 · N4388P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA003.md): Cessna T182T · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2006 · N134GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the landing roll. A taxiway sign was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA177.md): Cessna 182RG · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N5482T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Factors include the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB SEA06CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA171.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Greenacres, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2006 · N6549A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing runway which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence. A contributing factor was the wet runway condition.
- [NTSB SEA06CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA149.md): Maule M-7-235C · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2006 · N15SN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control [not possible] during landing roll as a result of the disconnected tail wheel steering assembly [for undetermined reasons], which led to an inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA06FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA139.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Easton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N40ST · Destroyed
  > The loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to an attempted forced landing. Factors include unfavorable winds at the site of the forced landing, and trees off the approach end of the grass runway the pilot was…
- [NTSB SEA05IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05IA115.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Tacoma, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2005 · N27PG · Minor damage
  > The initiation and propagation of a fatigue crack, over 5,273 hours of cyclic in-flight usage, through approximately 80 percent of the aircraft's right wing spar lower cap.
- [NTSB SEA03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA085.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N71749 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose gear steering system for undetermined reasons during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA022.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N9260P · Substantial damage
  > Icing conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA220.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Stuart Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N55629 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a wet grass runway with a ten knot tailwind. Factors were the wet runway surface and tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA165.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N139CA · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the recently certificated private pilot, and her failure to properly recover from the bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA88FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA078.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1988 · N36815 · Destroyed
  > Drg arr, the flt was handed off to whidbey island apch ctl at whidbey island (nuw) naval air stn (nas). Nuw was 35 mi NE of the destn (fairchild intl arpt/clm), at Port Angeles, which had no operg ctl twr. The plt was given the nuw wx, which was 400 scat,…
- [NTSB SEA82DA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA017.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 13, 1982 · N36PB · Substantial damage
  > After arriving in the Spokane area, a full ILS was commenced. It was terminated about 200 ft above the decision height with a missed approach. The aircraft was vectored for a second ILS. During the last 400 ft of this approach, about 3/4 to one inch of mixed…
- [NTSB SEA78FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA020.md): Piper PA-32R · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · 7 fatal · Closed · Feb 22, 1978 · N6992J · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA044.md): Piper PA-32 · Coulee City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1977 · N55653 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYE63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYE63.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1976 · N7387V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74AS029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS029.md): Piper PA-32 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1974 · N4162W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYE22.md): Piper PA-24 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1973 · N9026P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73DYG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYG30.md): Piper PA-24 · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1973 · N8756P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73FYE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYE14.md): Piper PA-32 · Olympia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1972 · N4281R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72FYG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FYG18.md): Piper PA-32 · College Pl, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1971 · N5268S · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA67D0331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0331.md): Piper PA-23 · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1967 · N5834Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0333.md): Callair A-9B · Lind, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 14, 1967 · N7258V · 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" = 'WA' 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=WA

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