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NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, 2002

37 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
  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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2002
    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 ATL03LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog.Dec 27, 2002 · N416ES · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA025Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Macon, GAThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation.Dec 21, 2002 · N47420 · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCreekmore Team Rocket F-1 · Rosenberg, TXThe in-flight separation of the vertical stabilizer as a result of the builder's failure to install the upper attachment fitting for the vertical fin aft spar.Dec 20, 2002 · N140TC · DestroyedNTSB MIA03WA031Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Freeport, BahamasDec 13, 2002 · N6568Y · DestroyedNTSB IAD03WA023Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 206H · Lawa Antino, SurinameDec 12, 2002 · N5072T · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 30, 2002 · N313FC · DestroyedNTSB NYC03FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 · Massena, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors in this accident were the icing conditions, deteriorated airplane performance due to ice accumulation, and control interference by the passenger as reported by the pilot.Nov 20, 2002 · N57TB · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 19, 2002 · N297JH · DestroyedNTSB FTW03WA032Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31-350 · Cambita, Dominican RepublicNov 4, 2002 · N74946 · DestroyedNTSB NYC03FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Accident, MDThe pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.Oct 31, 2002 · N7099L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Bethel, AKThe failure of both pilot's to maintain a visual outlook during taxi operations on the ramp.Oct 22, 2002 · N76RL · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB FTW03FA016Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Paron, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions, and his lack of an instrument rating.Oct 20, 2002 · N4353Y · DestroyedNTSB IAD03FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Brownville Jct, METhe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying in mountainous terrain at night. A factor was the night lighting conditions.Oct 12, 2002 · N100TY · DestroyedNTSB IAD03FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Bradford, PAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the night, instrument meteorological conditions.Oct 4, 2002 · N700DJ · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 · Texarkana, ARThe inadvertamt stall by the student pilot, and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.Oct 3, 2002 · N575RM · DestroyedNTSB CHI02FA294Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat S-2C · Sheridan, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command exceeding the aircraft weight and balance, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation.Sep 25, 2002 · N116PS · DestroyedNTSB ATL02LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · St. Simons Island, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated emergency landing, and his delayed remedial action that resulted in a stall, and an uncontrolled collision with trees. A factor was the check pilot's inadaquate supervision of the check ride.Sep 21, 2002 · N607JW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FAMS3Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · MissingThe falure of the pilot to arrive at the intended destination for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the fact that clouds with tops to 44,000 feet were noted 38 miles south of the airplane's last position.Sep 6, 2002 · N59684 · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHuene Velocity XL-RG · Fresno, CAAn in-flight exhaust stack separation during descent for landing resulting in loss of engine power and a forced landing to an open field.Sep 6, 2002 · N394BL · DestroyedNTSB NYC02LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · Chatham, MAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the landing after losing visual contact with the runway, which resulted in his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and the subsequent overrun. Factors in this accident were the clouds and low…Aug 16, 2002 · N20787 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 1, 2002 · N957T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA144Accident · 5 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Atlantic Ocean, BahamasThe pilot continued VFR flight into IMC and thunderstorm conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.Jul 20, 2002 · N9738C · DestroyedNTSB CHI02FA197Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Columbus, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. Additional factors included the operator's inadequate oversight, the pilot's improper in-flight decision, conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.Jul 18, 2002 · N158GA · DestroyedNTSB IAD02LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Plainville, CTThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jul 7, 2002 · N3541A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA192Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Gorman, TXThe pilot's loss of control and the exceedence of the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up. A factor was inadvertent VFR flight into IMC.Jun 30, 2002 · N8681P · DestroyedNTSB ANC02LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Kake, AKThe in-flight separation of the upper engine cowling from the airplane. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, sandy terrain of the landing area.Jun 25, 2002 · N2947N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPaxhia Murphy SR3500 · Seattle, WAThe failure of the left main gear leg AN-5 attach fitting bolt.May 22, 2002 · N526AP · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 22, 2002 · N24013 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Sheboygan, WIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons.May 3, 2002 · N293MA · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Viburnum, MOThe pilot's improper short field takeoff planning and procedure. The takeoff weight above the maximum gross weight and the hill were contributing factors.Apr 25, 2002 · N36555 · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Apr 23, 2002 · N101LT · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-260 · Montague, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.Mar 15, 2002 · N7ZF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500U · Copperhill, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with trees during emergency landing on unsuitable terrainFeb 12, 2002 · N441WW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Stonyford, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and the dark night light conditions.Jan 31, 2002 · N3636M · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Falls City, NEThe deer striking the airplane during landing. A factor relating to this accident was the dark night.Jan 29, 2002 · N56729 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Mammoth Lakes, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and nose over during landing roll.Jan 22, 2002 · N72635 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Haines, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with trees while in cruise flight. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of freezing rain, mist, and low ceilings.Jan 15, 2002 · N30004 · Substantial damage