# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, 1988

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 MKC89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA029.md): Aerospatiale TB-21 · Clinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1988 · N20GF · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd that while cruising at 10,000' & monitoring the eng instruments in a normal manner, power was suddenly lost as if by fuel starvation. He stated that emerg procedures were performed, but he was unable to restart the eng in spite of fuel in both…
- [NTSB MIA89LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA039.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N4908F · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that after he began a descent from 12,000 ft to 4000 ft, the acft lost all electrical power due to failure of the alternator. While apchg to land at Holly Springs arpt, the acft enctrd unfavorable winds & turbulence. Subsequently, it lost…
- [NTSB LAX89FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA025.md): Piper PA31P-350 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1988 · N79HW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of an inappropriate altitude for the attempted night special VFR circle to land maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, restricted visibilities and lack of ground reference lights. Also contributing to the…
- [NTSB MIA89LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA013.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1988 · N6877Y · Substantial damage
  > The operator had applied for an on-demand/air taxi cert, but had not obtained approval. After lvl-off on a flt to carry canceled checks, the plt elected to use the remaining fuel fm the inbd tanks. He stated that soon thereafter, the left eng bgn running…
- [NTSB LAX89FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA014.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N4113R · Destroyed
  > Total failure of the magneto's impulse coupling which resulted in a shearing of the crankshaft's idler gear teeth and the crankshaft dowel pin.
- [NTSB FTW89FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA007.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Edinburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N91BB · Destroyed
  > Acft experienced a double eng failure. Plt stated that immediately after the left eng failed, in climb to cruise, the acft rolled left, the stall warning activated, and the acft entered a left spiral. The rt eng failed during the two-turn spiral. Plt's…
- [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 MIA88WA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88WA273.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Staniel Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 1988 · N14199 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA88LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA182.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1988 · N8765P · Destroyed
  > At aprx 1239 PDT, while on an IFR x-country flt at 14,000', the acft enctrd icing conds. Drg the next 1.4 hrs, the plt changed altitude in increments, climbing to 17,000', then descending to 11,000' to avoid icing. At aprx 1411 PDT, he indcd the eng had lost…
- [NTSB MIA88LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA266.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N8670P · Substantial damage
  > The plt was returning from VFR xc flt during which many climbs, descents & detours were made to avoid adverse wx & maintain VFR. He stated the strong headwinds considerably reduced his grndspeed. At his 1st intended ldg arpt, strong gusty x-winds made the…
- [NTSB DEN88LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA197.md): Piper PA-24-260C · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1988 · N9436P · Substantial damage
  > The private plt was descending to the destination arpt at the conclusion of a 3.5 hr x-country flight. The plt said he selected the right main fuel tank and flew until the 'fuel was low to the point of exhaustion.' During a right turn, with the gear extended,…
- [NTSB MIA88LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA259.md): Piper PA-32-300E · San Juan, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1988 · N8671N · Substantial damage
  > While on a business flt shortly after departure while climbing to cruise, the plt reported that the eng quit. The acft was ditched & has not been recovered therefore no determination could be made as to the reason for the reported loss of eng power. The plt…
- [NTSB FTW88IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88IA147.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Oklahoma City, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1988 · N3589B · Minor damage
  > The flight was an instructional flight with three pilots onboard. The airplane departed on runway 17R and was 300 to 400 feet AGL when one blade of the right propeller separated from the hub, followed by the remainder of the propeller. The PIC made an…
- [NTSB MIA88WA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88WA252.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Gr. Harbor Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 1988 · N6737Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW88LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA148.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N8355L · Substantial damage
  > A delay in initiation of the go-around during the pilot's second attempt to land in the dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the runway closure due to construction, which resulted in no runway lights illuminated, and the fact that the pilot…
- [NTSB MIA88WA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88WA241.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 1988 · N6283Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW88LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA135.md): Piper PA-24-260 · La Grange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1988 · N8949P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said he flew over the airport and found the winds favored a landing on runway 18. He said he descended to the downwind leg, and when he added power, the engine would not respond. However, he said the engine continued to run. He decided to make an…
- [NTSB CHI88LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA170.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1988 · N8069S · Substantial damage
  > During climbout after takeoff, the pilot experienced an engine fire and diverted to Chicago's midway airport for an emergency landing. The pilot executed emergency procedures, shut down the engine, the fuel supply, and all electrical load. When the pilot knew…
- [NTSB NYC88LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA174.md): Piper PA-23-250 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N62771 · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that he had experienced a partial power loss on downwind of a VFR traffic pattern. He stated that just after entering downwind he lowered the landing gear. As the speed decreased below 132 knots he advanced the throttles. There was no…
- [NTSB ANC88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA079.md): Piper PA-32 · Hooper Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N15268 · Substantial damage
  > The commercially certificated pilot was attempting to land in winds estimated as 30 knots gusting to 40. He reportedly hit a downdraft just piror to landing and had a harder than normal touchdown. During the later stages of the landing roll-out, he applied…
- [NTSB MIA88LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA210.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1988 · N75033 · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that the eng started running rough. He decided to divert to alt aprt 15 miles away. While enroute, the plt stated that he heard a 'clanking' noise and oil sprayed the windsheild. The eng lost all power. The a/c was ditched in the Atlantic Ocean…
- [NTSB BFO88FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA060.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1988 · N21312 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had departed ocean city, MD aprx 20 minutes after takeoff when nearing the chesapeake bay at an alt of 3000 ft MSL, a total loss of engine power was experienced. The plt attempted to restart the engine to no avail and a forced landing was made in a…
- [NTSB MIA88FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA201.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Catano, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1988 · N90360 · Destroyed
  > As the acft was taxiing for takeoff, witnesses noted the l rear baggage door was unlocked & hanging down. A warning was relayed to the plt via the twr, but by then the acft was airborne & the plt had rprtd a control prblm. Drg lift-off, theacft pitched up…
- [NTSB MIA88LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA193.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1988 · N4379A · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff from the grass strip, the left main landing gear and wingtip collided with runway lights & a fencepost. The acft was slow to climb. After clearing trees at the departure end of the rwy, the acft descended below treetop level, then continued to…
- [NTSB MIA88FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA178.md): Rockwell A9B · Marianna, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1988 · N7787V · Substantial damage
  > The acft sustained a complete & sudden power loss while engaged in ag operations at low alt. The prop, fwd portion of the crankshaft, cyl head & other eng parts separated from the acft. The acft struck a row of 40 ft trees & crashed to the grnd. An exam of…
- [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 NYC88LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA121.md): Piper PA-31-325 · West Seneca, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1988 · N59845 · Destroyed
  > Loss of power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factor was adversed weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL88FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA110.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1988 · N8727E · Destroyed
  > The plt and a certificated pilot/pax departed the Rock Hill apt for a local maint test flt following an engine overhaul and installation. About 10 minutes into the flt, the engine oil pressure dropped to zero and a complete loss of power followed. The plt…
- [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 SEA88LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA042.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1988 · N4290R · Substantial damage
  > When the pilot attempted to reduce power to descend to land he was unable to obtain a power reduction due to the throttle rod end separating in flight. The pilot made a spiralling descent and then shut down the engine. The pilot misjudged his altitude and…
- [NTSB MIA88FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA083.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Pembroke Park, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N5327F · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot obtained a weather briefing that indicated the weather would be deteriorating to IMC, but he attempted a flight anyway. During the flight, he became disoriented and penetrated 2 control zones and then struck an antenna…
- [NTSB DEN88LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA046.md): Hiller UH-12E · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1988 · N400AH · Substantial damage
  > The commercial plt and two passengers were surveying a road route in mountainous terrain. At cruise, the pilot noticed a drop in manifold pressure, followed by a loss of oil pressure. The plt reported that the engine quit. An autorotation to a snow covered…

## 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") = 1988
  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=1988

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