NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, IL

29 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.

Cases per year

19692026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, IL per year, 1969–2026: 29 cases
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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\" = 'IL' 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"

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NTSB CEN22LA333Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Waterloo, ILThe malfunction of the flight controls for undetermined reasons.Jul 22, 2022 · N442JE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA070Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA60 · Springfield, ILThe pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance during the instrument approach.Jan 28, 2020 · N6071R · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA098Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Waterloo, ILThe loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure for reasons that could not be determined due to secondary mechanical damage, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing.Mar 12, 2019 · N750R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Bolingbrook, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Nov 22, 2017 · N7111W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Pocahontas, ILThe helicopter pilot’s miscommunication with the ground crewmember during reloading operations, which resulted in a takeoff with the filler hose attached to the helicopter and subsequent impact with a truck.Jul 7, 2017 · N62FA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStaudacher S 300 · Prospect Heights, ILThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard bounced landing, and subsequent left main landing gear collapse, a runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign.Jun 3, 2016 · N126RG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15IA385Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Joliet, ILA bird strike.Aug 27, 2015 · N900AM · Minor damageNTSB CEN15LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Columbia, ILA total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.May 13, 2015 · N165RV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Harvard, ILThe pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propellor and underside of the airplane.May 10, 2007 · N234ME · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, ILThe pilot failed to compensate adequately for the crosswind condition and failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors included the crosswind, the narrow runway, soft ground, and the ditch.Apr 2, 2006 · N8290X · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Oct 26, 2004 · N6158N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Joliet, ILThe pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident include the failure of the alternator, the complete loss of electrical…Sep 21, 2003 · N775WB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA181Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Coleta, ILThe pilot not maintaining main rotor RPM during cruise flight. The factor in the two passenger's fatal injuries was the pilot not following directives concerning the prohibition of carrying passengers while a student pilot. Other factors were the pilot's use…Jun 25, 2003 · N7512P · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA236Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPolsgrove Bluegrass Express · Grafton, ILUndetermined.Jan 9, 2003 · N113YE · DestroyedNTSB 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.Jan 7, 2003 · N74AA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Alton, ILFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and the presence of the snowbank.Jan 3, 2003 · N2724R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601 · Danville, ILThe separation of the main landing gear scissor assembly during landing for undetermined reasons, resulting in the directional control of the airplane not being possible.Nov 8, 2001 · N128AC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA293Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportKeaggy-David Skybolt · Adeline, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Sep 12, 1997 · N79DK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportElliot Steen Skybolt · Belleville, ILthe inadequate weld on the landing gear by the builder/pilot.Jul 24, 1996 · N596E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · West Chicago, ILThe pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions he encountered during the landing approach and touchdown and not maintaining a proper descent rateMay 14, 1993 · N2947E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, ILThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to go around (when there was sufficient speed and runway remaining). A contributing factor was his lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.Jul 15, 1989 · N8301F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87FA057Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Wheeling, ILThe pilot attempted flight although pirep's for icing had been issued during weather briefing from fss and aircraft was not equipped for icing conditions. Shortly after takeoff, pilot reported to ATC problems with aircraft flight instruments and then reported…Dec 29, 1986 · N8281Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lacon, ILWhile on final apch moderate turbulence was experienced. A 200 to 300 foot verticle loss of alt occurred. The plt added pwr and increased the pitch attitude. Before alt could be regained the acft contacted a utility pole. The apch was being made to rwy 18.…Mar 5, 1985 · N3012L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Wheeling, ILThe low time pilot with six POB was ld at dark night light saw showers and icy patches on runway during rollout the acft entered a skid with nose cocked to the left the left main gear failed outboard and the acft exited the left side of the rwy the left wing…Jan 10, 1985 · N83187 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Wheeling, ILThe pilot stated that he taxied southeast on runway 12L, then turned to taxi northwest on runway 34. During the turn, the left main gear went off the runway and into a hole in the sod. The width of runway 12L is 50 ft and the width of runway 34 is 100 ft. the…Aug 10, 1983 · N29AM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA138Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Wheeling, ILAfter making an ILS approach to rwy 16, the plt was cleared to circle and land on rwy 34. As he turned final, he was to the west side of the runway and was too high to land, so he made a left turn-around back to rwy 34. Tower personnel turned the rwy lights…Mar 15, 1983 · N60801 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78DEE63Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Princeton, ILAug 22, 1978 · N101DR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70FBQ12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Pittsfield, ILMay 4, 1970 · N8958P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70F0271Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Elliot, ILSep 20, 1969 · N463CC · Destroyed