NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, FL
79 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming IO-540 series. 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.
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| 1983 | 3 |
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| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND 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'))
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 ERA26LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 182S · Naples, FLOn June 20, 2026 at 1030 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182S, N7270H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Naples, Florida. The pilot and three passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA26LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182T · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty, quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB ERA25LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDaniel A Robinson High 6 Berkut 540 · Orlando, FLThe pilot’s failure to verify the canopy latches were in the locked position prior to takeoff.NTSB ERA23LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 500 S · Key West, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA148Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVelocity Velocity SE · Bahia Key, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182S · Labelle, FLA malfunction of the airplane’s right main wheel brake, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion during landing.NTSB ERA22LA090Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Auburndale, FLA bird strike, which resulted in a loss of control while flying at low altitude over a lake.NTSB ERA22LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Orlando, FLThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during the landing roll.NTSB ERA21LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Homestead, FLA total loss of power for reasons that could not be determined, as the airplane was not recovered from the water following the ditching.NTSB ERA20LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign.NTSB ERA18LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SX300 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall and hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse, loss of directional control, and…NTSB ERA18LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA17LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper takeoff technique, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Coral Springs, FLThe in-flight disconnection of the fuel injection servo throttle linkage, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Orlando, FLA partial failure of the helicopter's engine tachometer due to the separation of one of the magnet assemblies and engine roughness, which precipitated the pilot’s initiation of an off-airport autorotation, during which he applied improper aft cyclic flight…NTSB ERA17LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB20 · Melbourne, FLImproper installation of the circlip within the nose gear strut, which resulted in the strut overextending in the wheel well and preventing the nose landing gear from extending during landing.NTSB ERA16CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Crystal River, FLThe pilot's failure to execute a go-around following an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA16LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Destin, FLThe overstress fracture between the tail rotor driveshaft and intermediate flex plate for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA14FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Panacea, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during a takeoff at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience.NTSB ERA13FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBenton Fred D Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's inability to establish a normal climb rate after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12FA265Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSapp Larry E Seawind 3000 · Deland, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the damage and postimpact fire precluded thorough examination of the engine and its systems.NTSB ERA12LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe Cessna 172 flight instructor and student pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the stationary Cessna 182.NTSB ERA10CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a crosswind.NTSB ERA10CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Jacksonvile, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA10LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportButler Aerostar · Brooksville, FLThe collapse of the nose landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to control the helicopter while maneuvering, resulting in loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB NYC08TA183Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation.NTSB MIA08CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA08FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportUlrich Christen Velocity XL RG · Titusville, FLThe pilot of the Velocity’s failure to see and avoid the flight of four RV-8s that had landed and were in the process of clearing the runway.NTSB NYC07LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStout Gordon Glasair III · Captiva, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe total loss of power in one engine during approach, due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.NTSB MIA07LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Carter A Wheeler Exp 2000 · Stuart, FLContamination of the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN07FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Ponte Vedra Bch, FLthe mechanic's improper installation of the attachment hardware for the servo to swashplate push-pull tube joint which resulted in a disconnection, subsequent loss of control, and impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the company management's…NTSB MIA06CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway.NTSB ATL05LA103Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRutherford Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FLMaintenance personnel failure to secure throttle linkage on the carburetor which resulted in loss of engine power and a collision with a building.NTSB MIA05CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32-301 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot-in-command failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway.NTSB MIA05FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCommander 114-B · Venice, FLThe pilot's in-flight loss of control during takeoff/initial climb over the water at night due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the night conditions.NTSB ANC05FA039Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Dunnellon, FLThe improper installation of the bolt that connects the throttle linkage to the fuel control arm by an unknown maintenance person, which resulted in a loss of the bolt, a loss of engine rpm control, and subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB MIA05CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLee Harold Swarthout Velocity Xlrg · Daytona Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence and a ditch.NTSB MIA05FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB 20 · Key West, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. A related factor was the dark, night conditions.NTSB MIA04LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Greenville, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply is a contributing factor.NTSB MIA03LA088Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Belle Glade, FLThe failure of both pilots to use on-board communication radios to advise takeoff and landing intentions, the reduction of visibility of the pilot-in-command of N6037H due to sun glare during takeoff, and the poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command of…NTSB MIA03FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake 250 · Weirsdale, FLThe inadequate flare by the pilot-in-command on the calm water resulting in the in-flight collision with the water and subsequent nose over.NTSB ATL02LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLPilot in command failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and the overload failure of the right main landing gear.NTSB MIA02LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain compensation for surface wind conditions resulting in excessive taxi speed, a loss of control while taxiing, an excursion off the taxiway, collision with a concrete pad, and a nose over.NTSB MIA01LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 · Naples, FLThe collapse of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons resulting in the loss of directional control and subsequent on-ground collision with a ravine.NTSB MIA01FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Marco Island, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a rejected landing and the collision with the terrain and mangrove trees. A finding in the investigation was the presence of quinine in the blood and urine during postmortem toxicological…NTSB ATL01LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert D. Wood Velocity Xlfg · Sebastian, FLThe manufacturer's inadequate design of the winglet/rudder assembly, and inadequate bonding techniques for metal to fiber structures, which resulted in control surface flutter.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…