NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series
67 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-540 series, where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”. 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
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 4 |
Where
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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 ('41532')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 130))
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41532')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130))
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 SEA06LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WAThe failure of the landing gear's normal retraction/extension assembly due to an overload condition.NTSB SEA06CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiggott Bearhawk · Port Angeles, WAThe loss of directional control as a result of the disconnected tail wheel steering system, which led to an inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.NTSB ATL06CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Lebanon, TNImproper maintenance by other maintenance personnel resulting in the puncture of the landing gear hydraulic down line and the failure of the main landing gear to extended on landing.NTSB ANC06LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mammoth Lake, CAThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an on-ground encounter with a snowbank. A factor associated with the accident was other maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the…NTSB LAX05CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · San Martin, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the spongy brakes.NTSB SEA05LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Challis, IDThe installation of an improper oil gasket by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of engine power during the emergency descent.NTSB LAX05LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta SF 260D · Redding, CAthe company maintenance personnel's failure to follow a prescribed canopy installation procedures.NTSB IAD05IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · West Mifflin, PAThe failure of the landing gear actuator downlock pin due to fatigue, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing on landing.NTSB MIA05LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell Aero Commander 500 · San Juan, PRThe failure of the pilot to follow the emergency checklist and his inadvertent operation of the airplane with known discrepancies resulting in landing overrun and on-ground collision with a ditch during the landing roll.NTSB DEN04LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sterling, COthe failure of the landing gear extension system for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC04FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Seward, AKThe failure of an aviation mechanic/inspector to adequately inspect the pilot/owner's work during the engine overhaul, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors associated with the…NTSB LAX04LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Torrance, CAA wheels up landing due to the failure of the hydraulic hose leading to the nose gear actuator, which depleted the hydraulic system of pressurized fluid.NTSB LAX04LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal, was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to secure the right side of the engine cowling prior to departure.NTSB DEN03LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Cedar City, UTthe nose wheel separating from the airplane during the precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the missing nose gear axle through-bolt and the missing cotter pin.NTSB SEA03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Kent, WAThe failure of the flaps to operate properly for undetermined reasons during the initial climb and subsequent aborted takeoff. A factor was the collapse of the main landing gear due to an inadequate amount of time for the gear extension process to be…NTSB NYC03LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Willoughby, OHThe pilot's failure to select the alternator to the "ON" position before initiating the flight. A factor in the accident was the tailwind which resulted in the overrun.NTSB ANC02LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Palmer, AKThe fracture of the right main landing gear axle during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were corrosion of the landing gear axle, failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the axle and detect the corrosion, and rough and…NTSB NYC02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Reading, PASeparation of a hydraulic line from its landing gear motor fitting.NTSB CHI02LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Copemish, MIThe in-flight engine and cabin fire caused by a fatigue fracture of the left exhaust stack assembly. An additional cause was the part's inadequate design by the aftermarket part manufacturer. A factor to the accident was the soft field in which the emergency…NTSB CHI02LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Harvard, ILThe pilot's failure to verify the extension of the landing gear. Factors were the alternator failure, and the main landing gear down locks not engaged.NTSB DEN02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Grand Junction, COthe failure of the tail wheel left steering cable. A contributing factor was the pilot's loss of aircraft control (not possible) and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ATL01LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Blakely, GAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to go-around after a reported loss of right brake pressure during the landing roll resulted in the in-flight collision with trees.NTSB SEA01LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Renton, WAThe worn condition of the hydraulic pump gears which resulted in a continuous running pump, subsequent pump motor overheat and eventually the tripping of the pump motor circuit breaker. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify that the landing…NTSB LAX00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Fresno, CAInadequate maintenance inspection mandated by the FAA, and the inadequate design of the exhaust heater core/muffler and deflectors that failed to divert hot exhaust gasses away from the battery and cabin heat valve.NTSB ATL99LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Southern Pines, NCA failure of the left main landing gear retraction assembly as a result of the disconnection of the left main landing gear strap bracket assembly from the main gear spring attachment bracket due to the missing nut. A factor was the ditch.NTSB ATL98IA039Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Miami, FLAn inadequate service bulletin which did not require measurement of the cyclic trim assembly shaft and did not identify all helicopters in which shaft wear could lead to restricted movement of the lateral cyclic trim.NTSB FTW98LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lubbock, TXThe inadequate maintenance of the landing gear assembly by maintenance personnel resulting in a partial gear extension, and the pilot's misjudgment of a proper touchdown point to intentionally shut down the engine resulting in the airplane landing short of…NTSB FTW97LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Pueblo, COImproper repair to the nose landing gear assembly. A factor was binding of the nose gear extension assembly due to the improper repair.NTSB FTW96LA402Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Telluride, COfailure of the generator control unit (GCU), which resulted in a total electrical failure and failure of the main landing gear to lock in place.NTSB SEA96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Salt Lake City, UTmaintenance personnel improperly installed a landing gear system hydraulic line and the throttle cable which resulted in chaffing and subsequent loss of hydraulic fluid disabling the landing gear extention systems.NTSB SEA96FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Alta, WYthe corrosion, consequent fatigue cracking and ultimate separation of the right wing forward lift strut.NTSB SEA95LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Ogden, UTthe pilot's failure to use brakes to maintain directional control following a tailwheel steering malfunction. Partial failure of the tailwheel steering system contributed to the accident.NTSB ATL95LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Columbia, SCThe misalignment of the nose gear centering track and roller assemblies which precluded landing gear extension.NTSB SEA95LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Heber City, UTAn open connection clip. A factor to the accident was a locked tail wheel assembly.NTSB CHI94LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Spiritwood, NDthe failure of the fuselage tubing in the empennage.NTSB SEA94FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Kellogg, IDFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation, while flying with partial panel, and the design stress limits of the aircraft being exceeded. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the vacuum system, which resulted…NTSB CHI94LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Highland, INAn electrical system failure due to a fractured alternator mounting lug. Factors related to the accident were the rough terrain, and decreasing visibility due to snow and darkness.NTSB LAX93FA311Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · El Monte, CAFatigue failure of the cyclic control (stick) assembly, which resulted in loss of cyclic (pitch & roll) control.NTSB MIA93IA083Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Everglades City, FLThe preexisting fatigue cracking of the propeller hub arm in the bearing retention radius due to polishing and wear of the radius from contact with the split rings, resulting in a propeller blade separating from the propeller hub on the takeoff ground run,…NTSB BFO92LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Falmouth, KYThe pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude and distance in reference to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the fuel system leak.NTSB MIA92LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Vieques, PRInadequate aircraft maintenance inspection resulting in the defective muffler which failed and caused an inflight fire.NTSB ATL91LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Brewton, ALThe inflight separation of the left wing resulting from corrosion of the wing front spar fitting assembly. A factor was inadequate maintenance procedures.NTSB NYC90LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lyons, NYA worn out brake on the left main gear. Factors related to the accident were: the owner's decision not to repair the left brake after the right brake had a similar failure 4 hours earlier.NTSB ANC90LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Becky Lake, AKFatigue failure of the ski attach fitting due to being fabricated locally from the wrong steel which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB LAX89FA277Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lake Tahoe, CADisablement of the stabilator flight control system. A contributing factor was: inadequate maintenance.NTSB ATL89DKJ06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Goodway, ALThe in-flight separation of the left wing which failed because of a corrosion induced fatigue fracture.NTSB MKC89LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Jacksonville, ARDuring a local familarization and acceptance flight for the new acft owner, smoke entered the cockpit and oil pressure was lost. A precautionary emergency ldg was attempted on a soft, muddy, plowed farm field, resulting in substantial damage to the acft.…NTSB MIA89LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Crestview, FLWhile in cruise flt near an arpt, the prop separated. Plt was given vectors to arpt & entered pattern for lndg. Downwind leg was extended due to strong tailwind. Strong headwind on final caused acft to land short. During landing roll acft collided with two…NTSB BFO88LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Princess Anne, MDThe pilot reported that he had sprayed aprx 1/2 of the soybean field when smoke started to fill the cockpit. He shut off the spray, turned off the electrical system and opened the fresh air vents. He then looked back at the tail section of the airplane and…NTSB BFO88FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260B · Willis, VAThe acft was on a night IFR flight at 7000 ft MSL in IMC when the plt reported the directional gyro was inoperative. The acft was outbound from the pulaski VOR on V45 headed southeast. The plt further reported the turn&bank and the mag compass were operative.…