# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, 1982

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 NYC83LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA043.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fall River, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1982 · N62635 · Substantial damage
  > On short final & aligned with the rwy lights the plt cancelled his IFR flt plan with approach control. The acft landed on the rwy which had the middle third of its width covered with 6-8 inches of snow. The outer thirds were plowed but icy.
- [NTSB MIA83FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA046.md): Piper PA-601P · Valparaiso, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1982 · N90692 · Destroyed
  > Two minutes after takeoff the plt reported a loss of the left eng. He was immediately cleared for a landing at eglin afb. While maneuvering for a landing the left eng & wing separated from the acft. The eng was separated from the wing & showed evidence of in…
- [NTSB ATL83IA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1982 · N501BC · Minor damage
  > The pilot reported that he had 3 green lights after extending the landing gear. During landing roll, the left main ldg gr collapsed for an undetermined reason. The landing gear handle was found in the down position.
- [NTSB LAX83FUJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ04.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Douglas, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 2, 1982 · N55118 · Destroyed
  > The plt was observed to crash shortly after takeoff. Witnesses stated it had been snowing off & on. The plt's blood alcohol level was 228 mg%.
- [NTSB ATL83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA041.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N555CE · Destroyed
  > About 16 min after takeoff the plt reported to ARTCC that he had lost the artificial horizon, gyro & vacuum pump. Radio & radar contact was lost shortly thereafter. Examination of the vacuum pump failed to reveal a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The acft…
- [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 FTW83FPM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPM04.md): Piper PA23-250 · 8 Miles Se Bris, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N6145Y · Destroyed
  > The acft departed at 2220 with a planned enroute stop at holdenville, OK. 55 minutes later the acft crashed approximately 8.5 miles from its original departure point. Witnesses describe the wx as very bad due to heavy rain & fog.
- [NTSB FTW83LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA034.md): Piper PA-24-260 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1982 · N8705P · Substantial damage
  > While on a business cross country flight the fuel pressure began dropping with a subsequent drop in power. The pilot attempted to reduce manifold pressure to keep the engine running. Approximately 3-5 miles from El Paso airport the pilot landed on the desert.…
- [NTSB FTW83LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA032.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N21136 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft struck a tree when the pilot was landing on a road. After tree impact, the aircraft spun around and crashed on the road sliding into a culvert and a telephone pole. The aircraft had been stolen and two occupants were observed to exit the aircraft…
- [NTSB NYC83FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA004.md): Ted Smith 601P · Augusta, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1982 · N90439 · Destroyed
  > Pilot lost control of his aircraft during low altitude maneuvers to align the aircraft for landing. The low ceiling and rising terrain around the airport influenced the pilots decisions to make tight turns at low altitude. The aircraft was stalled and rolled…
- [NTSB MIA83FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA017.md): Piper PA-31 · Missing Acft (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1982 · N777AA · Destroyed
  > The flt departed anguilla at 0803 ast. At 0805 the plt radioed st. maarten & filed a VFR flt plan to st. thomas. The flt plan showed a direct route of flt at 4,500 ft MSL with a time enroute of 45 min. The flt failed to arrive at the destination. Search…
- [NTSB MIA83LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA012.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Near St. Croix · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1982 · N77QT · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot departed st Croix, VI at about 2000 local time on a VFR flight to san juan, PR. The weather was VFR, but it was a dark night. The aircraft failed to arrive at its destination and a search was initiated. About 10 miles northwest…
- [NTSB ANC83LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA004.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1982 · N6843A · No damage
  > Shortly after departure the flt received radar vectors placing it near a VFR reporting point located 4 mi past the departure end of rwy 32 & 2 mi east of the rwy centerline. Traffic advisories were issued by approach control indicating a beoing 747 climbing…
- [NTSB MIA83FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA006.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1982 · N13785 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft was transporting marijuana and during an attempted road landing at Lake Placid collided with wires which damagethe landing assembly. Aircraft continued on to north about 4 miles and ditched in a lake. The aircraft sank with both occupants and cargo.
- [NTSB ATL83FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA003.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1982 · N1ET · Substantial damage
  > At 30 mi north of the destination, the inboard side of the right eng cowl popped loose & began vibrating severely, the plt was concerned that the cowling would break loose & strike the vert of horiz stabilizer so he feathered the r eng. Atthis point, the arpt…
- [NTSB ATL82DA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA286.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N39603 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot initiated an intersection takeoff with 1400 ft of runway remaining. After starting the takeoff, he elected to abort; however, the aircraft continued off the end of the runway and collided with obstacles. The performance charts showed that a 3000 lb…
- [NTSB LAX82FUG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUG17.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · San Gorgonio, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 23, 1982 · N8214L · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into the south face of mount San Gorgonio at approximately 8,300 ft MSL. It appeared the acft was in level flt & at a high speed at impact. Witnesses in the area reported the weather was VFR.
- [NTSB ATL82DA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA284.md): Piper PA-31 · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1982 · N30MW · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was on a flight from palm beach, FL to London, KY. Five miles short of runway 23 at London, both engines quit and the aircraft made a forced landing. Post crash examination revealed less than one gallon of fuel on board.
- [NTSB ANC82DA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA080.md): Piper PA-32 · Near Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1982 · N7989C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot began taking off down slope in calm wind conditions with six passengers on board. Reportedly, the 1380 ft runway was mostly dry, but was muddy in places, except the last 100 ft contained standing water. The aircraft had barely lifted off prior to…
- [NTSB LAX82DA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA296.md): Aero Commander 500S · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1982 · N9031N · Substantial damage
  > Pax/plt in right seat inadvertently raised gear instead of flaps.
- [NTSB DEN82DA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA146.md): Piper PA-23C-250 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N6383Y · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the pilot was distracted by inbound traffic and delayed retracting his gear. At the same time, the engines were not synchronized and he was having difficulty getting them to sound good. He then noticed that a fire had started in the vicinity…
- [NTSB ATL82DA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA193.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N4371X · Substantial damage
  > While on a cross-country flight, the pilot elected to make an unscheduled stop at a unfamiliar airport to check the en route weather. He circled the airport and thought the wind indicated favored runway 31, but later, he found that the wind was calm. No…
- [NTSB NYC82DA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA145.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ludlow, VT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N5343Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during the landing, he encountered wind shear and the aircraft touched down about two feet short of the runway. He reported a 30 degree slope at the lip of the runway. All of the landing gear failed. The aircraft slid off the runway and…
- [NTSB NYC82FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA134.md): Piper PA-31 · Bennington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1982 · N620WF · Substantial damage
  > While on approach to land, the pilot noticed the aircraft's gear warning lights were out and the circuit breakers were tripped. The pilot advised operations and started a fly-by when he noticed a fire in the left engine. The pilot feathered the left engine…
- [NTSB DEN82DA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA110.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N31912 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that after taking off, dense white smoke began to fill the cockpit and seemed to come from under the instrument panel. He stated that the instruments were in the normal operating range, but the smoke became so dense that the visibility in…
- [NTSB MKC82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA108.md): Callair A-9B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N7603V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was on a spray flight over an area of sand hills. While dropping flags to help determine the wind on the surface, he encountered unfavorable wind conditions and a sudden loss of lift. He applied full power, but was unable to recover from the mushing…
- [NTSB ANC82DA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA049.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Near Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N9561K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot made a forced landing when power would not develop more than 1500 rmp. Takeoff and climb had been normal up to 1000 feet when the engine began to lose power. Since not enough power was available to continue flight a landing was made in the tundra.…
- [NTSB DEN82FTK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTK04.md): Callair A-9B · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N7769V · Substantial damage
  > The eng quit & the plt landed in an adjacent field after first hitting a wooded fence. An inspectin of the bendix fuel servo unit, model PSA-10ED-1, revealed that the fuel diaphragm stem, pn 2539806, had failed.
- [NTSB ATL82FID10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID10.md): Piper 24-260 · Lexington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N8981P · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft overran a 1500 wet, sod, downhill runway and collided with a ditch off the end of the runway. The collision collapsed the landing gear, bent the prop, and buckled the fuselage. The pilot reported the wind was 180 degrees at 5 to 10 knots.
- [NTSB MIA82FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA120.md): Piper P-60-601P · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1982 · N90702 · Destroyed
  > Shortly after takeoff witnesses observed the acft in a steep left bank descending until it crashed approximately 1200 ftnw of the departure end of the rwy. According to the pax the initial climb distracting the attention of the plt who lostcontrol of the acft…
- [NTSB CHI82FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA157.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N6837J · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure forced pilot to land in an open plowed field. Aircraft collided with wires but a successful landing was made. Oil pump gear tooth had failed.
- [NTSB ANC82DA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA032.md): Piper PA-32 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 1982 · N9304K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot began taking off on a soft runway with a left quartering crosswind. He stated that he was unable to get enough speed on the soft mud for a safe takeoff. He cut the power to abort, but was unable to stop on the remaining runway. The plane continued…
- [NTSB MIA82DA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA103.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1982 · N3587D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was taxiing to gate H-2 to pick up a charter passenger when the aircraft and a vehicle collided. The pilot reported that about five seconds before impact, he saw the vehicle approaching from his ten o'clock position. He applied the brakes, but the…
- [NTSB MIA82DA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA091.md): Piper PA-32R · Moca, PR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1982 · N309MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed on an unlighted grass strip at night with a load of marijuana. During the landing, the plane continued off the strip and into a sugar cane field.
- [NTSB ATL82DA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA094.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Lexington Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 28, 1982 · N81573 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that while decelerating through approximately 50 knots on landing rollout he lowered the nose. The nose gear collapsed after encountering a soft spot on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI82DA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA081.md): Piper PA-23 250 · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1982 · N6625Y · Substantial damage
  > After clearing trees located approximately 1000 feet from the end of the runway the pilot reduced power and added flaps in an attempt to land close to the approach end. The aircraft struck a snowbank on short final for the snow covered runway 27.
- [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 DEN82FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA034.md): Piper PA-23 · Mitchell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1982 · N5799Y · Substantial damage
  > As the pilot approached sioux falls he received information that it was below minimums, so he started to divert. As he passed over sioux falls he could see Mitchell, SD, which appeared to be clear, therefore, he elected to land there. It continued to look…
- [NTSB CHI82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA050.md): Piper PA-31-310 · East Saint Loui, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 16, 1982 · N7511L · Substantial damage
  > The aircrew did not key the approach lights on during the first ILS approach at night. Therefore, a missed approach was made. On the second approach, the lead-in lights were visible from over one mile. However, the visibility was much worse at touchdown,…
- [NTSB ATL82FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA047.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Lambsburg, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1982 · N75225 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was on an air taxi flight to transport 2 prisoners and was to be operated on a VFR flight plan in VFR conditions only. Prior to takeoff, the pilot had obtained 12 weather briefing. In 2 of the briefings, VFR flight was not recommended. At about…
- [NTSB NYC82FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA029.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Newburgh, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1982 · N62481 · Destroyed
  > At 2234 the plt was issued a vector to the initial approach fix for the ILS rwy 9 apch. He was also issued the followingwx "...stewart weather thirty minutes ago is estimated one thousand overcast six miles in light rain and haze." At 2238 the plt was advised…
- [NTSB DEN82DA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA028.md): Piper PA-32 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 2, 1982 · N8178F · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft departed vernal,ut at 1810 MST after refueling. During the VFR flight the pilot reported to Rock Springs fss that he was 20 miles south and was given current weather and runway in use. No other transmissions were received. The aircraft struck a…
- [NTSB ATL82FKJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKJ11.md): Piper PA-32 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 22, 1982 · N31937 · Destroyed
  > During the approach the pilot stated that he could not extend the landing gear. At some point during the approach the aircraft broke out into VFR conditions. The pilot stated he had the airport in sight when the aircraft struck a 160,000 volt power line.…
- [NTSB ATL82FKQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKQ10.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Mccomb, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 20, 1982 · N6242Y · Destroyed
  > Before taking off from jackson, MS, the pilot received a weather briefing by radio and filed an IFR flight plan to Mccomb, MS. During arrival at Mccomb, the weather was IFR with an indefinitely obscured ceiling at zero ft, visibility 1/2 mile in fog, wind 160…
- [NTSB FTW82FRG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG21.md): Piper PA-31 · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 17, 1982 · N9181Y · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed and burned about 1/2 mile from the approach end of runway 12. A witness reported that "the plane just fell" while the pilot was making a sharp turn. An estimated 1500 lbs of marijuana was on board.
- [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 CHI82FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA025.md): Piper 23-250 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1982 · N6995Y · Destroyed
  > Shortly after takeoff the pilot noticed a loss of oil pressure on both engines and initiated a left turn back to the airport. During landing the aircraft departed the right side of runway 12, collided with, and substantially damaged two Cessna 150'S and…

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982
  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&year=1982

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.