NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series
38 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming IO-540 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1983 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 |
Where
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('41530', '41585')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('41530', '41585')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC08LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Penn Yan, NYThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA07CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEagle Eagle DW-1 · Waterville, WAThe loss of engine power during takeoff for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the high vegetation in the field where the airplane came to rest.NTSB SEA07CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to verify that the airplane was refueled, which resulted in a loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Hamilton, MTThe loss of power in one engine, for undetermined reasons, soon after establishing the takeoff departure climb. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI07LA115Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBird Seawind 3000 · Knox City, MOThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain that was encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB NYC07LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Bardstown, KYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL06LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Beaufort, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC06LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Blacksburg, VAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff, and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB ATL06LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · Maiden, NCThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 main bearing due to overheating for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD05LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Smoketown, PAA loss of engine power during the climb for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing.NTSB ATL05LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEllsworth Sky Bolt · Cumming, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management while maneuvering resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ATL05LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Concord, NCThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the fuel pump which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CHI05FA049Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ironwood, MIFatigue fracture of an engine cylinder resulting in a loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (Vmc), the resulting loss of aircraft control, and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing…NTSB CHI05FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Detroit, MIThe pilot's failure to feather the propeller and to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power which resulted from undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines and the house that the airplane…NTSB CHI05LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKramer Glasair III · Schaumburg, ILFuel starvation for undetermined reasons during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence and fence post impacted during the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Dalhart, TXloss of engine power due to a corroded magneto for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Gruver, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI03FA047Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Barrington Hill, ILThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. An inadequate preflight inspection and the trees encountered during the forced landing were contributing factors.NTSB SEA03FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCaron Seawind · Bryant, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB MIA03LA019Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohn H. Heiring Express · Moncks Corner, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with water.NTSB CHI02FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Moscow, KSThe pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known engine boost problem resulting in the improper use of brakes to maintain directional control during takeoff, the brake system fire, and the loss of control for undetermined reasons during the…NTSB MIA01LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Wewahitchka, FLa loss of engine power due to the number 5 cylinder connecting rod separating at the rod cap, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough uneven terrain.NTSB MIA00LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFrederick Rocket II · Coral Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power…NTSB FTW98LA396Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDempsey Skybolt TD8 · Dundee, TXHard landing due to the pilot's improper landing flare. Factor were the fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel, and his lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB IAD98FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 Trinidad · Roanoke, VALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the low ceiling.NTSB ATL97LA123Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJurka P51D Mustang · Fort Pierce, FLloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s); and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while starting to maneuver for an emergency landing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control (stall) and collision with terrain.NTSB FTW97LA284Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Pine Bluff, ARloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB FTW97LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBronner Steen Skybolt · Brazoria, TXa fuel leak at a wobble pump fuel hose clamp, which resulted in loss of fuel and fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA96LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStout Glasair III · Boynton Beach, FLinadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB CHI94LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Marshalltown, IAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA93LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Titusville, FLLoss of engine power during the downwind leg for undetermined reasons, poor in-flight planning/decision by the dual student, and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI).NTSB CHI91DER09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEagle Eagle DW-1 · Windom, MNThe pilot's improper aircraft handling. Related factors are the pilot's inattention and the airplane's deteriorated performance capability.NTSB CHI91DCQ06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Oakley, KSA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).NTSB LAX90DVG12Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportE.J. Novotny Steen Skybolt · Fall River Mill, CALoss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO89FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Towson, MDAbout 6 min after takeoff, after leveling at 3500 ft, the plt rprtd he was having a probelm that he was unable to figure out. A few minutes later, he repeated the same problem & elected to divert to a nearby arpt. Witnesses rprtd the acft reversed course svrl…NTSB SEA85LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Orovada, NVAfter completing his last spray run, the plt began a turn. During the turn, the eng lost power, then restarted & lost power again. Attempts to restart the eng were to no avail. Since the acft was still at a very low alt (aprx 50 ft), an emerg landing was…NTSB SEA84LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Kelso, WAClimbing through 4,000 ft the engine failed. Emergency procedures resulted in a momentary restoration of power prior to the forced landing. During final approach the left wing struck a tree. The right main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll.…NTSB ANC84LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Barrow, AKThe plt stated that shortly after reaching cruise altitude the eng failed. A forced landing was made on tundra covered by encrusted snow & ice nad the gear collapsed. During the on-scene investigation the fuel injector was found to allow only a small amount…