NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE

45 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE. 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

19702026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE per year, 1970–2026: 45 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41531'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN26LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Emerson, IAThe failure of the pilot to verify the loading hose had been disconnected before taking off and the failure of the loader to disconnect the fuel hose from the helicopter.Jul 20, 2026 · N224RH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Park City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during an approach to landing in a mountainous area, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Jul 6, 2025 · N715SG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 Clipper 1 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Aug 26, 2022 · N240RM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SCVibration in the airframe and flight controls for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Mar 26, 2022 · N288L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Johnson, KSThe pilot's inadequate pedal application during a transition to hover, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent impact with terrain.Apr 5, 2021 · N8348X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20WA141IncidentClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Gulf of Glyfada, GreeceAug 24, 2020 · N115VC · Minor damageNTSB GAA18CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Feb 24, 2018 · N7519G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA077Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Newport Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations before departing on the flight, which resulted in his operation of the helicopter outside of its published weight and balance limitations and a subsequent loss of control shortly after takeoff.Jan 30, 2018 · N7530R · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike and hard landing.Dec 5, 2017 · N99RW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Ireland, INThe pilot's failure to apply the proper procedures to recover from a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of control during an aerial application turn.Jul 8, 2017 · N7224U · DestroyedNTSB WPR17LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Santa Barbara, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of an engine piston rod for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.May 5, 2017 · N981RR · DestroyedNTSB ERA16LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, MAThe inadequate maintenance of the lower forward clutch actuator bearing for a prolonged period of time, which resulted in a bearing failure. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous maintenance entry, which resulted in the helicopter being operated…Jun 17, 2016 · N141TM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · West Palm Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a horizontal rotation of the helicopter, and abnormal runway contact.Dec 9, 2015 · N4427H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Parkston, SDThe pilot’s decision to take off from a confined area and his failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the takeoff, which resulted in collision with obstacles.Oct 5, 2015 · N442RP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA022Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Loop, TXThe pilot’s inadequate performance calculations, which resulted in an overweight takeoff for the conditions and the subsequent hard impact with terrain.Oct 21, 2012 · N7507K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA648Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Ocate, NMThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a partial loss of engine power.Sep 15, 2011 · N828PM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Gallatin, TNThe pilot's inadvertent descent into water as a result of the dark night and limited outside visual references.Nov 3, 2008 · N300FX · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Pahrump, NVThe loss of the engine to transmission drive train continuity while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were lack of suitable terrain for a run-on landing, and cars on the race track.Apr 5, 2008 · N510JM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Ochopee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were a tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.Jan 22, 2008 · N18HB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Jackson Center, OHThe reported vibration in the helicopter during an approach for landing for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the mature cornfield.Sep 30, 2007 · N8353K · DestroyedNTSB LAX06CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Fresno, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a loss of tail rotor effectiveness while in a downwind hover.Jun 29, 2006 · N52EP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Stapleton, NEThe pilot not maintaining clearance fron the tree during landing. A factor was the tree.May 31, 2006 · N544LB · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA141Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Payne Springs, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 28, 2006 · N42KJ · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Rayville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in a hard landing.Feb 4, 2006 · N744MD · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05CA133Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · St. Cloud, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a palm tree resulting in the in-flight collision with it, and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the ground.Jul 7, 2005 · N90SG · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Rayville, LAThe pilot's loss of control following an encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.Jun 19, 2005 · N744MD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Gustine, CAthe improper installation of the nut/bolt assembly connecting the left cyclic push-pull tube to the non-rotating swashplate by maintenance personnel, which led to a loss of roll control during takeoff.May 11, 2005 · N144SM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Homestead, FLThe CFI's inadequate supervision of the student during the instructional flight for his failure to stop an excessive rate of descent which resulted in a hard landing following a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 19, 2005 · N1ZP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA141Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Barnesville, GAThe certified flight instructor's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and the subsequent in a loss of control. A factor was fog.Jun 27, 2004 · N441MG · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Burlington, WIThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from the transmission wire during the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the transmission wire and the pole.Feb 28, 2004 · N7184G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with bushed resulting in in-flight contact and susequent dynamic roll-over.Jan 23, 2004 · N77KK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Torrance, CAthe failure of the pilot of the R22 to comply with an ATC clearance.Nov 6, 2003 · N206TV · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB SEA01FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Gorst, WAAn abrupt application of the tail rotor/anti-torque pedal by an unknown pilot resulting in tail rotor contact with the tail boom. Tail rotor blades and empennage assembly separation, and trees were factors.May 11, 2001 · N111PH · DestroyedNTSB NYC99LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Port Jefferson, NYthe lack of supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in a low rotor condition and subsequent hard landing.Apr 15, 1999 · N151RM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92FA102Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Greenville, NCFailure of the pilot to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's self-induced pressure to make the flight, and his lack of total…May 15, 1992 · N2259T · DestroyedNTSB NYC85LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Pittsburgh, PAThe personal transportation flight took off from allegheny co. ariport and made one landing back at the airport. The flight then departed the airport and made a landing on the water with the wheels down causing the aircraft to tip o ver onto its back.May 20, 1985 · N5640C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Rio Grande City, TXThe acft was destroyed by fire during an emergency landing. Shortly after depature the acft cockpit filled with heavy smoke. The plt attempted to return to the arpt but could not because of the heavy smoke in the cockpit. Efforts to eliminate it were…Jun 5, 1983 · N8533L · DestroyedNTSB MIA79FLG12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Holly Hill, SCJan 3, 1979 · N8534L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77DQG32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Lamesa, TXJun 7, 1977 · N8736L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC77FER32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Mountain Lake, MNApr 8, 1977 · N8600N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76DPG63Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Wynne, ARJun 11, 1976 · N8540L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76AN070Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Wilmington, VTJan 23, 1976 · N5594J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW75DPD08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Abilene, TXSep 27, 1974 · N8600N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC72DCA09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Kewanee, MOOct 4, 1971 · N8740L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70FLA26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Molino, FLMay 21, 1970 · N8533L · Substantial damage