# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, 2003

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 ATL04LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA059.md): Socata TB21 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N1879S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and trees are a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA047.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2003 · N40259 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure with regard to the cabin heater, which resulted in the over temperature of the heater and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB MIA04FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FAMS1.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Missing, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N8224C · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL04IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA028.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Fayetteville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N39541 · Minor damage
  > Flight control elevator attachment turnbuckle corrosion and fracture resulting in the loss of aircraft control in flight.
- [NTSB MIA04CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA006.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N198GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach to land, which resulted in him undershooting the runway.
- [NTSB ATL04FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA016.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cordesville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N63942 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into trees and the ground. A factor was physical impairment.
- [NTSB MIA04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Archer, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N9291P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll/run, which resulted in the airplane veering off the centerline of the runway and impacting an object, incurring damage.
- [NTSB LAX04FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA001.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2003 · N481CA · Destroyed
  > failure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp due to a pre-existing weld crack, which allowed the release of high temperature exhaust gasses in the engine compartment, causing an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB ANC03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA125.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N27987 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the prelanding checklist, which resulted in a wheels up landing when he neglected to lower the airplane's landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention associated with turbulence and a wet airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW03WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA234.md): Piper PA-60 · Pavas, Costa Rica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2003 · N713HM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA03FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA173.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Warm Lake, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N6126J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the rapidly rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB MIA03FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA167.md): Piper PA-31 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N93DC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flightcrew to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA154.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Jupiter, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N876RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately plan for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA127.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8547P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly due to the improper rigging of the landing gear.
- [NTSB IAD03CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA059.md): Piper Saratoga II TC PA32- · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N9298D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA114.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Scottsboro, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N270LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB LAX03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA168.md): Aero Commander 500B · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2003 · N64TS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with a wind shear just after liftoff.
- [NTSB LAX03FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA166.md): Rockwell 114 · Bishop, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N4730W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering close to the ground over mountainous terrain in a high density altitude environment near the upper performance capability of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into…
- [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 CHI03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA130.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Blaney Park, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9181P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree line. Factors contributing to this accident were the wind gusts and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA154.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Paulden, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2003 · N99TX · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain the proper climb airspeed. The high density altitude condition was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA097.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N448VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent an inadvertent stall. Factors were the variable and gusty winds.
- [NTSB ATL03FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA089.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N32038 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, which would have indicated that MVFR to IFR conditions prevailed over the route with embedded thunderstorms and rain, and his decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB DEN03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA065.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N31998 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare technique, resulting in a hard landing that caused the nose landing gear down-lock to fail and the gear to collapse. A contributing factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ANC03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA044.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N2863T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during cruise flight. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ATL03TA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03TA078.md): Aero Commander 500S · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N19WL · Destroyed
  > The improper refueling of the airplane by airport personnel with the incorrect fuel grade that resulted in a total loss in engine power on both engines during initial climb. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ANC03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA032.md): Rockwell 500-S · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2003 · N903AK · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by contracted maintenance personnel resulting in an in-flight engine fire. Contributing factors in the accident were an inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel, and the lack of…
- [NTSB LAX03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA113.md): Piper PA24 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N842PS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent touchdown and hard landing. Factors associated with the accident are a momentary loss of engine power, and the inadvertent touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA053.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2003 · N4135Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC03FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA061.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Monterey, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2003 · N4072R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules (VFR) flight in marginal VFR weather conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident were clouds and night light conditions.
- [NTSB MIA03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA072.md): Mooney M20M · Destin, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N101PB · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual/100-hour inspection of the engine by the mechanic for his failure to properly secure the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger resulting in separation of the tailpipe and subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing factors in the accident…
- [NTSB ATL03FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA049.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sylvania, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2003 · N54406 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Related factors were the guy wire and the fog.
- [NTSB MIA03LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA061.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Miami, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2003 · N54835 · Destroyed
  > The non instrument-rated pilot-in-command's improper inflight planning/decision, and continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during descent, and impact with water.
- [NTSB NYC03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA051.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Taylor Mill, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N130CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision not to land and refuel.
- [NTSB CHI03IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA069.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Goodland, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2003 · N9247L · Minor damage
  > The partial loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to not land at the nearest available airport.
- [NTSB LAX03FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA076.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2003 · N3636Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB IAD03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA028.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N9170X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a snowbank, and overstress fracture of the nose gear actuator and engine mount foot attachment. A factor in the accident was the icy runway conditions.

## 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") = 2003
  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=2003

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