# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, 1987

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 MIA88LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA069.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1987 · N5433Y · Destroyed
  > U.S. Coast guard personnel stated that the pilot reported that they were out of fuel and were ditching approximately 110 miles southeast of Marathon FL. The pilots were picked up by the coast guard and were transported back to miami.
- [NTSB LAX88LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA074.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1987 · N75397 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing after landing, N911E was instructed to taxi to a position and hold, en route to that position, the acft collided with N75397 that was also holding in the same position. The plt of N911E stated that he did not see the acft due to moisture that…
- [NTSB DEN88LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA024.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Akron, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1987 · N9039P · Substantial damage
  > Bfr tkof, snow was melted off the acft in a heated hangar. The flt was bgn in blowing snow with a forecast of ocnl mod icing to 20,000'. The plt said the snow lasted only 5 to 10 min & only a trace of ice (less 1/16 inch) accumulated drg the 1st 15 min of…
- [NTSB MIA88LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA040.md): Piper PA-31-310 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1987 · N112AG · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while enroute to West Palm Beach, she encountered severe turbulence. The aft cabin door popped open but remained attached and the flt was continued and lndd w/o further incident. As the plt attempted to restart the engs for the return trip…
- [NTSB NYC88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA027.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Windham, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1987 · N38334 · Substantial damage
  > The flight departed groton, Connecticut enroute to willimantic, Connecticut in unlimited visibility. However at Windham airport, the runway was partially obscured by patchy fog according to the pilot. The pilot landed long due to carrying additional speed in…
- [NTSB FTW88LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA014.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N5606Y · Substantial damage
  > During initial climb into IFR conditions, the non-multiengine, non-instrument rated mexican certificated private pilot diverted his attention from flying the aircraft to adjust the mixture control on the left engine. The aircraft impacted the ground and…
- [NTSB CHI88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA010.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Oshtemo Townshp, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N554AC · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was at cruise altitude (9,000 feet) for approximately 20 minutes when the pilot reported the loss of right engine power. Chicago ARTCC reported the closest airport was kalamazoo, 28 miles west. The aircraft began to descend and at 0330:53 chicago…
- [NTSB LAX88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA017.md): Piper PA-24-260 · San Mateo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1987 · N9097P · Substantial damage
  > While over the ocean, the pilot noted that the engine did not sound right and that the oil pressure indication had dropped to zero. Shortly afterward, the engine began to vibrate violently and seized. The pilot planned for a forced landing to an open field…
- [NTSB MIA88FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA007.md): Rockwell 700 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N26574 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that just after takeoff, the left engine started to leave a trail of white smoke, the acft then turned left back towards the arpt & crashed into the street. Post crash examination revealed one of the left engine crankshaft counterweights…
- [NTSB MIA87LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA258.md): Aero Commander 560-F · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1987 · N61BT · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he had just completed his third touch & go ldg when the gear collapsed while the acft was on the rwy. A plt/mechanic who assisted in removing the acft from the rwy stated that just after the accident, he peered into the cockpit & observed…
- [NTSB MIA87FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA257.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Geneva, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1987 · N4010R · Destroyed
  > Flt experienced engine failure when the number six connecting rod separated from the crankshaft after failure of the connecting rod bearing. During an attempted forced landing during darkness the acft collided with trees and then crashed to the ground.…
- [NTSB MKC87FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA169.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Kanorado, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1987 · N8975P · Destroyed
  > The fss stated they had personally briefed the student pilot on the wx en route for this night flight and told him VFR was not recommended. At the first stop, he called the co-owner of the airplane and told her he had been flying around storms. At the next…
- [NTSB FTW87FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA197.md): Piper PA-32R · Mexia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1987 · N8159S · Substantial damage
  > The plt noticed smoke in the cockpit & started to make a precautionary lndg at Mexia, TX, which was nearby. However, drg the dscnt to lnd, the smoke dissipated, so he elected to cont to the destn. Drg the climb back to alt, smoke reappeared & was followed by…
- [NTSB NYC87LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA226.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ellenville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1987 · N8337T · Destroyed
  > The pilot lost directional control during takeoff at Ellenville airport and the aircraft ran off the runway colliding with trees and was demolished. No mechanical or structural problems were found during investigation of acft.
- [NTSB NYC87FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA225.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1987 · N814SG · Destroyed
  > During the takeoff roll witnesses observed the aircraft swerve from left to right with the engine(s) 'missing' or intermittent. The aircraft lifted off and climbed to approximately 50 feet AGL and continued across a waterway in a leftturn with the landing…
- [NTSB FTW87FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA184.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Imperial, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1987 · N5998Y · Destroyed
  > After takeoff, the plt elected to fly low over a reservoir. He stated that as he began a pass, not FAR from the water's edge, the acft enctrd a sink. He said he '... Checked power, all ok, plane just seemed to lose all lift...' Subsequently, the acft…
- [NTSB LAX87FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA281.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Monterey, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N82793 · Destroyed
  > Loss of control of the aircraft, by the pilot, while excuting a missed approach.
- [NTSB MIA87LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA206.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hastings, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N4647F · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he had just lifted from the 2300 ft wet grass strip, where he estimated the grass to be about 6 in to 1 ft high, when he sustained a partial power loss. The acft struck an embankment at the end of the rwy & sheared the gear. Air temp in…
- [NTSB ATL87LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA202.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N9385C · Substantial damage
  > Bfr departing on a ngt flt, the acft was loaded until it was at or near its max gross wt limit. The plt stated that as he was taking off on a 3000' rwy, the eng 'coughed' after the acft had accelerated to about the rotation speed & was aprx 3/4 of the way…
- [NTSB ANC87LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA090.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Becharof Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1987 · N8185W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated he was rolling out for takeoff when the nose wheel struck a soft area causing the aircraft to go up on its nose.
- [NTSB LAX87LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA245.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1987 · N4364X · Substantial damage
  > At the end of a business flt, the plt extended the landing gear and noted that the left main landing gear indicated that it was not down and locked. The plt activated the emergency landing gear extension which still indicated it was not down. While on final…
- [NTSB FTW87FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA149.md): Piper PA-60-601 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1987 · N7481S · Substantial damage
  > Aprx 3 min after leveling at 6500', the acft began losing pwr despite attempts to remedy the problem by using boost pump & x-feed. Subsequently, both engs lost power & the acft was damaged drg a wheels-up lndg in a milo field. An exam revealed the upper &…
- [NTSB NYC87FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA172.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1987 · N222HF · Destroyed
  > The weather at the Nantucket airport was below the prescribed minima for the ILS approach to runway 24. A blanket broadcast had been made on the air traffic frequencies that the Nantucket weather was below the minima for most users and, thereafter, the…
- [NTSB NYC87LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA156.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N59728 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated he departed farmingdale with two plus hours of fuel on board. After approximately 40-50 minutes of flight, the right low fuel pressure light and right fuel pump light flashed steady red. The pilot rechecked his calculations and determined he…
- [NTSB MIA87LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA161.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Missing, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1987 · N640CC · Destroyed
  > The acft failed to arrive at its destination on a flight from miami, FL to aruba, netherland antilles via andros is, great inagua & port au prince. According to a flt plan filed by the plt the acft carried enough fuel for 8 hours & 30 minutes of flt, along…
- [NTSB MKC87FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ogden, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1987 · N44626 · Destroyed
  > The airplane was equipped for IFR flight. The pilot was not instrument rated. The pilot had been briefed earlier that VFR flight was not recommended. The pilot did not update the weather for this flight. The front of the airplane was buried seven feet in the…
- [NTSB LAX87LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA182.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1987 · N15259 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with a ditch after a loss of pwr during t/o climb at aprx 350 to 400 ft AGL. The plt described the loss of pwr as 'like taking the throttle and pulling off in a rapid motion.' He noticed during his preflt check that the fuel in the right…
- [NTSB NYC87LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA123.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1987 · N40395 · Substantial damage
  > The Piper PA-23-250 attempted a go-around after crossing the threshold and observing the runway lights were not on during a night instrument approach. The pilot reported that he added full power and retracted the wing flaps. The procedure in the Piper manual…
- [NTSB DEN87LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA067.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1987 · N3529W · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The plt of the Piper navajo was taxiing to the active rwy for an IFR departure, directed his attention to the departure procedure chart in the cockpit, and collided with the tail of a swearingen acft holding short of the rwy awaiting takeoff clearance.
- [NTSB MKC87LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA062.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1987 · N56285 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he had obtained a full weather briefing and an IFR clearance from grand marais, Minnesota to des moines, Iowa prior to departure; and that the flight was uneventful, except for stronger than forecasted headwinds aloft. Enroute, the pilot…
- [NTSB MIA87LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA102.md): Piper PA-32-300 · St. Thomas · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1987 · N55682 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that as he lifted off the aircraft encountered a gust of wind. The pilot lost control of the aircraft and it struck a displaced threshold sign and the ground.
- [NTSB FTW87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA075.md): Piper PA-23-250 · George West, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1987 · N178S · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft collided with power lines during forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Owner has not responded to letters. Warrant was issued for arrest of person thought to be pilot. Aircraft had traces of marijuana on board.
- [NTSB DEN87IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87IA056.md): Piper PA-31 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1987 · N7559L · No damage
  > While taxiing from a cargo ramp for takeoff on an IFR flt, the acft taxied off the ramp into the infield on the arpt and came to rest with the engines running. Ramp personnel boarded the acft, shut the engines down and summoned medical help for the plt who…
- [NTSB ANC87IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87IA032.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Barter Island, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1987 · N35232 · Minor damage
  > The pilot flew into rising terrain during a night VFR flight. After shutting down the right engine and achieving only partial propeller feather he elected to make a gear up landing. The plt was flying at 500 ft AGL when he wandered from over water to on-shore…
- [NTSB MIA87FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA066.md): Cessna 310-D · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1987 · N656R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flying in marginal weather requested radar assistance in landing at his destination. He was given a radar vector to a position on downwind and saw an uncontrolled airport under him. He landed on a closed runway that was marked closed due to…

## 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") = 1987
  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=1987

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