NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, 2014
28 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
| 1964 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Where
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2014
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2014
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 WPR15CA059Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Wendover, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during a turn which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA15CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TB 20 Trinidad · Hilton Head Island, SCThe pilot's inadvertent selection of an incorrect frequency, which resulted in his inability to activate the airport lighting, and his subsequent decision to continue the approach in dark night conditions despite having not positively identified the runway…NTSB ERA15FA025Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Frederick, MDThe failure of the helicopter pilots and the airplane pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident were the airplane pilot's descent below the…NTSB WPR15CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX 7-235 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach with shifting wind conditions.NTSB CEN14WA509Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMaule M 7-235B · Le Touquet, FranceNTSB CEN14LA497Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDarney Glasair III · Austin, TXThe pilot’s use of an improper attitude and airspeed during landing followed by excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane wheelbarrowing on the runway and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB CEN14LA487Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Macedonia, IAThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a static line.NTSB CEN14LA456Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT 7-235 · Edon, OHThe pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while attempting a precautionary landing after takeoff due to his incorrect setting of the rudder trim tab, which resulted in a significant turning tendency during flight.NTSB WPR14LA345Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-236 · Salmon, IDMaintenance personnel’s improper surface preparation of the accessory mount pad for the installation of the engine’s dry vacuum pump, which resulted in the loss of engine oil, oil pressure, and engine power during flight. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA14LA369Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Helena, ALA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.NTSB CEN14CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Warsaw, INThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA14LA330Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportZubair S Khan Raven · Mattituck, NYThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane was loaded within its calculated center of gravity limits, which resulted in longitudinal instability and a subsequent unrecoverable stall.NTSB WPR14TA278Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell International 500 S · Willcox, AZThe pilot’s failure to compensate for tailwind conditions and maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR14CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Quincy, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wind generator tower while drying cherries, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA14LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during an autorotation after a perceived partial loss of power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was radio frequency interference with the governor controller, which resulted in an…NTSB ANC14CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain.NTSB CEN14CA318Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeyer Geoffrey A Goat · Wolcott, COThe failure of an oil line leading to the oil pressure transducer which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN14CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Put in Bay, OHThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR14FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNebert Vans RV-10 · Toledo, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a blocked fuel line that resulted from the pilot’s improper maintenance practices and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a forced landing, which led to…NTSB ANC14FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the helicopter due to impairment or incapacitation from a sudden, acute cardiac event.NTSB ERA14LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Elkton, MDThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplaning after touchdown, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…NTSB WPR14FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNBB Glasair III · Young, AZThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to enter instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN14CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Liberty, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while operating in gusty wind conditions at a low altitude.NTSB ERA14FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-1 · Vonore, TNThe pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA14WA148Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationZivko Aeronautics Edge 540T · Al Khor, QatarOn March 17, 2014, about 1725 local time, a Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540T, N149WA, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground during an airshow performance at Al Khor Airport (OTBK), Al Khor, Qatar. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The…NTSB CEN14CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bonham, TXThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a low altitude downwind hover in a gusty wind condition resulting in the helicopter contacting the ground and rolling over.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 ERA14LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Millen, GAThe pilot's failure to fully seat the fuel selector in the left tank position before takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.