# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-541 series

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA24FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA308.md): Beech B-60 · Vienna Center, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 19, 2024 · N23553 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a single-engine go-around. Also contributing to the accident was fuel system contamination, which resulted in detonation and a total loss of left engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA110.md): Beech 60 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2024 · N167U · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion on a landing gear retract rod assembly which precluded an extension of the gear and resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB CEN23FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA314.md): Piper PA-31P · Kearney, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 20, 2023 · N200RA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to operate an airplane with known fuel leaks, his failure to conduct an engine run-up before takeoff, his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff, and the mechanic’s inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a partial loss of right engine…
- [NTSB ERA23LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA050.md): Beech B-60 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2022 · N51AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel system, resulting in him commencing the flight with an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB CEN23LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA015.md): Beech B-60 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2022 · N2889W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not ensure adequate clearance from construction vehicles during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA22LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA048.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2021 · N3VM · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20TA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20TA071.md): Beech 60 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jan 29, 2020 · N50JR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN19FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA143.md): Beech 60 · Loveland, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2019 · N60RK · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to an inflight right engine fire due to the loose fuel hose between the engine-driven fuel pump and the flow transducer.
- [NTSB ANC19FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA018.md): Beech A60 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2019 · N102SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to his failure to maintain appropriate control inputs and airspeed after shutting down an engine because of a progressive failure of the pressure relief valve in the fuel pump, which resulted in variable fuel pressure…
- [NTSB CEN18FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA358.md): Beech B60 · Fort Walton Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N1876L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain after misidentifying the destination airport during a period of restricted visibility due to weather.
- [NTSB CEN18LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA048.md): Piper PA 31-310 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2017 · N722CF · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear’s failure to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA119.md): Beech B 60 · Duette, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2017 · N39AG · Destroyed
  > The pilots' decision to perform flight training maneuvers at low airspeed at an altitude that was insufficient for stall recovery. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inappropriate use of non-standard stall recovery techniques.
- [NTSB GAA16CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA060.md): Beech 56 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N12WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the open cabin door.
- [NTSB CEN13CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA162.md): Beech A60 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2013 · N7466D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA326.md): Beech B60 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N880LY · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s failure to rotate and the pilot’s failure to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun for reasons that could not be undetermined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engines did not reveal any malfunctions or…
- [NTSB CEN11FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA110.md): Beech B60 · Edwards, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2010 · N571M · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into terrain, while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA302.md): Beech 60 · Edenton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N7022D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s initiation of a simulated single engine scenario at or below the airplane’s minimum single engine control speed, resulting in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to set full…
- [NTSB ERA10FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA115.md): Beech B-60 · Madison, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2010 · N810JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to divert to the nearest suitable airport following a total loss of power in the right engine during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the right engine due to separation of its No. 2 cylinder as a…
- [NTSB WPR09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA396.md): Beech A60 · Minidoka, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N99BE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA189.md): Beech A36TC · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N333HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB WPR09CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA051.md): Beech B60 · Rock River, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N6693A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line due to the lack of forward visibility because of an ice-covered windshield. Contributing to the accident was the flight's encounter with icing weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA051.md): Beech 60 · New Castle, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N105PP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a split flap takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the right flap drive mechanism and the pilot's failure to verify that both flaps were…
- [NTSB CHI07CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA248.md): Beech B60 · Bismark, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N529R · Substantial damage
  > The improper fuel grade due to the improper fueling of the airplane by the fixed base operator, which led to the loss of engine power of both engines. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA178.md): Beech B60 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N724RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue in-flight weather avoidance assistance and the convective turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA06FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA090.md): Beech B-60 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N999DE · Destroyed
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC06FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA079.md): Beech 56TC · Winfield, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N18LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation to ensure an adequate supply of supplemental oxygen, and his inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, which resulted in exhaustion of his oxygen supply, and incapacitation from hypoxia during cruise…
- [NTSB SEA06LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA003.md): Beech B-60 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N924GF · Substantial damage
  > Main landing gear collapse during the landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA013.md): Beech BE-60 · Asheville, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N611JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled impact with terrain. Contributing to the cause was inadequate…
- [NTSB DEN04LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA140.md): Beech B-60 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2004 · N1551L · Substantial damage
  > the missing nose gear assembly bolt, spacer and nut resulting in a gear collapse due to improper maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the collision with the storm drain.
- [NTSB LAX04CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA212.md): Beech A60 · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N931RP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a downwind landing. The tailwind was a contributing factor and an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC03LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA155.md): Beech BE-56TC · Bethany, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N156DK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was a partial loss of power in the left engine due to a loose oil line.
- [NTSB NYC03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA075.md): Beech B-60 · Bradford, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N215CQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver for a landing in a configuration that exceeded the capability of the airplane to maintain altitude, after he lost power on one engine for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX03FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA069.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N135LA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to comply with his instrument clearance route instruction and to maintain his assigned altitude. A factor in the accident was the poor quality of radio communications due to the severance of underground fiber optic voice and data lines for…
- [NTSB ATL02FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA058.md): Beech BE-60 · Mexia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2002 · N7272D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the control lock before the flight and his failure to follow the checklist.
- [NTSB FTW01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA041.md): Beech BE-60 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2000 · N53444 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare of the airplane resulting from restricted forward visibility. Factors were the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and the iced windshield.
- [NTSB DEN00IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA076.md): Beech A60 · Englewood, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N928PT · Minor damage
  > The failure of a number one cylinder connecting rod bolt due to under-torquing during engine major overhaul.
- [NTSB FTW00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA095.md): Beech 65-B80 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N8071R · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear tire tread which resulted in damage to the right main landing gear mounting structure.
- [NTSB DEN00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA012.md): Beech B-60 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N243RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot's inadequate decision to attempt the takeoff. Factors were the strong left rear cross wind, and the dirt embankment.
- [NTSB LAX99LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA181.md): Piper PA-31-310 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N57AS · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the right engine cowling due to the operator's inadequate maintenance quality control procedures and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ATL98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA011.md): Beech 60 · Athens, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1997 · N202RS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision by attempting to land in weather that was below minimums, and his failure to attain a suitable touchdown point on the runway. Weather below landing minimums was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA200.md): Beech BE-56TC · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1997 · N7890R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight (did not remove pitot tube protective covering prior to flight) which resulted in an inaccurate cockpit airspeed indication during takeoff roll and subsequent emergency landing. Factors were, the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC95FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA105.md): Beech BE60 · Olney, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1995 · N81TS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedures by descending below the minimum descent altitude and not executing the published missed approach procedures. A factor in thE accident was the low overcast and fog conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA177.md): Beech 60 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N711PS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the instrument weather conditons and the excessive workload imposed on the solo pilot attempting to deal with an emergency situation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA119.md): Beech 60 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N100BL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right engine's turbocharger resulting in oil starvation and subsequent failure of the #5 connecting rod which penetrated the crankcase, and the failure of the left engine's turbocharger resulting in the loss of power on both engines.…
- [NTSB ATL95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA050.md): Beech B60 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N6749S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument weather conditions that resulted in a collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA082.md): Beech A60 · Hurley, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N3LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a single engine approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were a fatigue separation of a shaft in the left engine turbocharger due to use of a Federal Aviation Administration approved overhaul…
- [NTSB MIA94FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA008.md): Beech 60 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1993 · N7131D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and his failure to assure that proper maintenance/annual inspection was attained. Factors related to the accident were: water and other contamination in the fuel supply, lack of continuity in two ignition leads, loose left…
- [NTSB CHI93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA145.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N654N · Substantial damage
  > failure of the landing gear actuator cable.
- [NTSB NYC91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA101.md): Beech 56TC · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1991 · N7QG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after the nose wheel steering system failed.
- [NTSB LAX90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA063.md): Mooney Mark 22 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N7716M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Mooney to stop his aircraft in a timely manner to avoid a collision.

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## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41536'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41536

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