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NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, 1984

30 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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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
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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1984
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB NYC85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Prospectville, PAPlt stated he allowed the acft to go low on final approach. Collision with terrain separated the landing gear but plt recovered control as acft rebounded and executed a successful go-around. Plt diverted with escort to nearby military arpt where CFR…Nov 25, 1984 · N31699 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Cross City, FLPlt stated that after touchdown as braking was initiated the acft began to pull to the left. Right brake was applied with no correcting effect. The acft ran off the left side of the runway and the landing gear collapsed. Post crash exam of brakes revealed no…Nov 25, 1984 · N8248D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Oxford, CTAfter entering the traffic pattern for the selected runway, plt was informed of surface wind conditions and elected to continue and execute a downwind landing. Upon touchdown, plt raised flaps to assist braking action. During roll-out the plt decided…Nov 4, 1984 · N38996 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Sanger, CAUpon touchdown, the left main landing gear contacted a pothole in the rwy aprx 175 ft from the threshold. Skid marks from the left main tire were seen on the rwy beginning at that point along with metal scrappings from the gear. Shortly thereafter, skid marks…Nov 4, 1984 · N8152Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6 · Homer, AKShortly after touchdown the acft veered left. Right rudder was applied causing the acft to over correct back to the right. In an effort to regain directional control left rudder was applied. The acft ground looped to the right collapsing the left main landing…Oct 27, 1984 · N5645D · Substantial damageNTSB BFO85FA002Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Salisbury, MDAfter contacting millville fss 4 times for wx info the acft departed lincoln park, NY, at 1858 EDT with destination listed on the IFR flt plan as easton, MD. En route the plt diverted to Salisbury, MD, due to wx. After being cleared forthe rwy 32 ILS the acft…Oct 25, 1984 · N81752 · DestroyedNTSB FTW84LA403Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Plainview, TXThe CFI stated that at the time of the accident the private plt, in preparation for his commercial certificate, was flying a power off 'spot landing' with a desired touchdown point at the second centerline stripe. In an effort to reach the landing point with…Sep 21, 1984 · N522MM · 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 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.…Sep 15, 1984 · N1054Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA84LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M6 · Driggs, IDAfter landing long and fast brakes were applied, directional control was lost and the acft ground looped off of the rwy. The acft collided with and came to rest in a ditch.Sep 12, 1984 · N56526 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Bettles, AKThe acft collided with an overhanging tree branch during a river takeoff. The plt was trying to negotiate a bend in the river while on the 'step' for takeoff. The plt said he had very limited experience in the model acft and it got light on the floats and…Aug 31, 1984 · N5651D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA359Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M6-235 · Corpus Christi, TXOn a heading of 165 deg at 3,500 ft the plt saw another acft at the same altitude on a collision course. Evasive action was taken by pushing the nose over forcing both occupants into the cabin overhead. According to the plt, both seatbelts and shoulder…Aug 18, 1984 · N5648D · No damageNTSB ATL84LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Franklin, GAFlying cross-country on a special ferry permit (the aircraft's annual inspection had expired) the pilot reports a gradual decline in power occurred until altitude could no longer be maintained. A forced landing was accomplished on apublic road, but the pilot…Aug 2, 1984 · N8808B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Quincy, WAThe acft nosed over during landing. The plt said vibration caused the parking brake to be set in the 'on' position priorto landing. At about 20 mph he used the brakes and the acft nosed over.Jul 1, 1984 · N8804M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Marion, SDIn cruise flt, oil covered the windscreen and plt elected a precautionary landing on a dirt road. Acft collided with a mailbox on roll out and nosed over. Oil filler cap found loose.Jun 25, 1984 · N8802R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Oklee, MNThe plt reported that he had completed spraying 60 acres of land & was beginning a pass in another field. Half way through the spray pass the eng quit. He pulled up to clear a tree & the acft stalled into a field of sunflowers. No mechanical failure or…Jun 22, 1984 · N8810Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Oklee, MNThe acft ran off a road into a ditch which destroyed the main landing gear during the forced landing. The plt said oil covered the windshield after takeoff and he could not see well enough to find the airstrip so he landed on the road while looking out the…Jun 12, 1984 · N8801P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Las Vegas, NVThe plt stated he lowered the gear before entering the traffic pattern & noted a down-&-locked indication. He reported that during the landing flare, the gear unsafe horn sounded & he applied power to go around. However, he felt the acft scrap the surface, so…Jun 5, 1984 · N14NP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84FA190Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Marietta, GAThe float equipped acft departed on a southwesterly heading from the lake. Surface winds were reported from the north at 8 KTS gusting to 15. With full flaps extended the acft got airborne and continued a downwind climb over a tree line to about 250 ft AGL.…May 31, 1984 · N56520 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84FA063Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Anchorage, AKThe acft bounced and the plt gave it full throttle to recover. The acft nose came up, the left wing dropped, and the acft veered off the rwy into two tied down acft. The acft had just had large tires put on to replace wheel skis. The plthad made only 4 wheel…May 11, 1984 · N235AK · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Spangle, WAAccording to FAA inspectors, the plt polished the lower leading edges of wings before departing, as they were covered with frost. The plt stated that during climb out the acft entered an inadvertent stall, followed by a three point landing onto soft field.…Apr 30, 1984 · N8813J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84MA151Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Cockeysville, MDOn the day of departure the plt had received a 30 min familiarization flt upon completion of the superstar conversion. Emphasis was directed to eng gages, fuel flow & counter, & power settings. The flt was flown at 5,500 ft. the plt then obtained a wx…Apr 28, 1984 · N6079R · DestroyedNTSB FTW84LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · New Orleans, LAShortly after touchdown on a x-wind landing, the tailwheel equipped acft began to weathervaned to the left into the wind. The plt lost directional control & the acft ground looped to the left. The right gear collapsed & the right wing dragged on the ground.…Apr 11, 1984 · N71MS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84FA148Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 600 · Pontiac, MIDuring an ILS apch, the acft collided with treetops while it was slightly left of the apch course near the middle marker. The plt continued to fly the acft to the rwy & the plane touched down about 1000 ft beyond the threshold. At touchdown, the acft veered…Apr 4, 1984 · N3645T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 600 · Detroit, MIThe taxiway collapsed under the acft as the plt prepared for takeoff. The asphalt surface gave way due to sub-surface erosion and a four ft hole resulted. The acfts left main gear was sheared off.Mar 23, 1984 · N9823Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Warrenton, VAThe CFI shut down one engine during takeoff for a simulated emergency and the plt taking instruction applied the incorrect rudder action during the aborted takeoff and left full power on the operating right engine. The CFI was unableto correct the resulting…Mar 15, 1984 · N63857 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M6235 · Mesa, AZThe acft dragged a wing and nosed down into the ground collapsing the landing gear and sliding to a stop on a taxi-way during an attempted go-around after an alignment with rwy problem. The CFI said that the student plt used excessive rudder and 'froze' on…Mar 7, 1984 · N56463 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-600 · Newark, NJThe acft was on landing roll when it began to veer from the rwy. The plt attempted to maintain directional control but the acft left the rwy and collided with a taxiway marker sign causing substantial damage to the acft. Shortly thereafter, the right main…Feb 7, 1984 · N8073J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Bellaire, MIDuring the flare round out, 100 ft from the rwy at 10 ft AGL the acft stalled at 100 KIAS. Aprx 1/8 inch of ice was present on the airfoils. Moderate rhime ice was reported in the clouds along the route of flight. The plt did not activate the de-ice boots…Feb 3, 1984 · N6895D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84FA083Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Attalla, ALDuring a VOR approach to land in IMC wx, the acft collided with a tree. The non-instrument rated plt had filed an IFR flt plan on this and other occasions even though he was not qualified. During this approach, the descent was continued past the mda of 960…Jan 16, 1984 · N31844 · Destroyed