NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, ND

8 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

19762026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, ND per year, 1976–2026: 8 cases
19761
19841
19861
19891
19931
19941
19991
20221

Latest cases

Query with SQL
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\" = 'ND' 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.

NTSB CEN22LA243Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Flasher, NDThe pilot’s loss of control during a takeoff from a narrow gravel road, resulting in a collision with a fixed obstacle.Jun 8, 2022 · N235MG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Fargo, NDfuel starvation due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement and the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare.Jul 8, 1999 · N8451E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A9B · Minot, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wheat field. A factor was the turbulence.Jul 1, 1994 · N2851F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Minto, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during ground maneuvering. Inadequate visual outlook by the pilot and the pilot of the other aircraft was a contributing factor.Aug 10, 1993 · N8813B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A-9 · Cartwright, NDA total loss of power due to an improperly adjusted carburetor which resulted in an excessive rich fuel-air mixture. This required a forced landing in an area where no suitable terrain existed.Jul 28, 1989 · N8246H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC · Pembina, NDThe plt stated the eng quit because the fuel cap had not been properly secured and the fuel had siphoned out in flt.Apr 10, 1986 · N713W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Carrington, NDAccording to the plt, the landing gear were extended on base leg but he did not recall seeing the green light indicating a down and locked configuration. As the acft touched down some resistance was felt by the plt as all 3 gear collapsed and the acft settled…Sep 20, 1984 · N8579P · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76DTG20Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A9B · Minot, NDJun 25, 1976 · N2851F · Destroyed