NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series

83 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-540 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. 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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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series per year, 1982–2026: 83 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 ('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\" = 220))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB NYC08FA026Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Jamestown, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during takeoff.Nov 5, 2007 · N8356C · DestroyedNTSB CHI06LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Underwood, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line during the aerial application flight.Aug 3, 2006 · N4693Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06FA102Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Suches, GAThe pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps and his decision to make a turn while performing a go-around.Jul 8, 2006 · N3380W · DestroyedNTSB LAX06CA184Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Wailuku, HIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions that resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area.May 28, 2006 · N555JD · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA116Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHeliotech H-250 · Woodville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstructions at the departure end of the airstrip during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was dusk light conditions.May 1, 2006 · N777LF · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06FA039Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Grand Ridge, FLThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his impairment, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain during cruise flight.Jan 2, 2006 · N442DH · DestroyedNTSB CHI05FA274Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Drummond, WIClearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. Contributing factors were the improper use of procedures by the pilot, the inadequate surveillance of the operation by company/management, and the wire.Sep 24, 2005 · N9158U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Colquitt, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance from obstacles while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled descent into the ground.Aug 21, 2005 · N7399Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his failure to maintain clearance from the open hangar door. A contributing factor was the open hangar door.Aug 5, 2004 · N7036J · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Killingly, CTThe pilot in command's intentional flight into instrument meteorological flight conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in a controlled descent into trees. Factors included the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, low cloud…Jun 18, 2004 · N70144 · DestroyedNTSB IAD04FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · North Lima, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude clearance from trees. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the pilot's diminished night vision capability.Apr 19, 2004 · N5369P · DestroyedNTSB NYC04LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Collegeville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach to the runway. Factors in the accident were the dark night and snowbank.Feb 9, 2004 · N1563X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02FA175Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and his failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver resutling in the aircraft's impacting a parked fuel truck well clear of the runway safety area. Contributing factors were the strong crosswind/gusty wind…Sep 15, 2002 · N738GX · DestroyedNTSB NYC02LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's improper flare during approach.Aug 3, 2002 · N44EK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and not maintaining altitude/clearance from the static line during cruise flight. Factors were the static wire, the darkness of night, the low ceiling, and the vehicle.Dec 13, 2001 · N7007F · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's inadvertent (dark, nighttime) VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent loss of altitude control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation.Oct 8, 2001 · N7846C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Thompson Falls, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation in gusting wind conditions during the landing flare. A tree was a factor.Aug 9, 2001 · N699WL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Raymore, MOThe pilot failed to see and avoid the guy wires associated with a lighted tower. A factor associated with the accident was the guy wire.Jun 11, 2001 · N2344C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Manhattan, KSthe inadequate soft field takeoff procedure by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the high grass on the runway, the pilots disregard for the runway conditions, his lack of total experience in the aircraft, the trees, and the pilots…Oct 14, 2000 · N6107P · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-235 · Chester, CTThe CFI's delayed remedial action.Aug 8, 2000 · N8809W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Sully, IAThe pilot inadvertently applied full flaps during the aborted landing and was not able to gain enough altitude to clear a fence post at the end of the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the trees at the approach end of the airstrip, the pilot…Jun 11, 2000 · N9315W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · St. Augustine, FLThe inadvertent inflight collision with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the right wing outboard leading edge.Sep 25, 1999 · N9123P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mineola, TXThe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post. A factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to remedy the student's improper glidepath.Aug 29, 1998 · N235CF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Cassville, MOThe pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and weather evaluation that resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors to the accident were a preflight briefing service not being used and the transmission wire.Jul 2, 1998 · N8329B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Robinson, ILthe pilot's improper decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions The low ceiling and the heavy rain were factors.Nov 2, 1997 · N7890P · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Donna, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during an aerial application flight. A factor was the power lines.Mar 19, 1997 · N136HA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Levant, MEthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crosswind and proximity of tree(s) were related factors.Dec 21, 1996 · N56391 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Cleveland, NDfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees during an aerial application operation. The wires and trees (obstructions) were related factors.Jun 11, 1996 · N9844P · DestroyedNTSB LAX95LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Marana, AZthe pilot misjudged clearance from the power lines.Sep 21, 1995 · N8551L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Cibolo, TXThe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining.Sep 10, 1995 · N5949P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Oklee, MNthe pilot failed to maintain clearance with trees. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the pilot's diverted attention.Jul 28, 1995 · N7797Z · DestroyedNTSB SEA95LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Anaconda, MTThe pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.May 1, 1995 · N6288P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Catoosa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain and obstacle clearance.Mar 30, 1995 · N4900Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual outlook and a safe altitude while making a low pass over a boat, resulting in an in-flight collision with the boat mast.Jun 19, 1994 · N5333Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. Factors were a chemical spray contaminated windscreen, the resultant limitation to visibility, and sun glare.Apr 16, 1994 · N4647Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hesperia, CAThe aircraft's encounter with a low level windshear and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions.Sep 4, 1993 · N5523P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Clarence, MOIs the pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor to the accident were the trees at the end of the field to be sprayed.Jul 12, 1993 · N8906L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Forest Grove, ORThe pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning. Factors contributing to the accident were the wet terrain, tailwind, trees, and wires.Apr 24, 1993 · N9637P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain alignment with the runway during landing. This resulted in an in-flight collision with a runway marker, collapse of the right main landing gear, and subsequent collision with terrain.Aug 10, 1992 · N119Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92DTK03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235/250 · Ramona, SDFailure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering during aerial application of agricultural chemicals.Jun 24, 1992 · N4601Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA92LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Chubbuck, IDInadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: a guy wire.May 14, 1992 · N4488Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Madil, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wires. A factor was the existing sunglare.Apr 23, 1992 · N7603Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MIThe deer crossing the runway which the pilot was unable to avoid.Dec 28, 1990 · N33797 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90DVA08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12-E · Los Banos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a lookout for obstructions along his swath run.Aug 9, 1990 · N117HA · DestroyedNTSB NYC90FA176Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · North Andover, MAThe controller issued an unauthorized alternate missed approach procedure that did not provide adequate terrain clearance, and the pilot delayed obtaining a proper rate of climb during the missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and…Jul 29, 1990 · N333EP · DestroyedNTSB MKC90LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A-9 · Barrett, MNInadequate visual outlook and a delayed pull-up by the pilot in command.Jun 22, 1990 · N9621Z · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Hazelton, NDThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain adequate visual lookout during aerial application maneuvering.Jun 22, 1990 · N4988Y · DestroyedNTSB DEN90LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Andover, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance during the swath run.Jun 9, 1990 · N7136Z · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning to assure clearance from the surrounding brush.Oct 28, 1989 · N6224M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88DKG17Accident · No injuriesFinal reportIntermountain Mfg. Callair A-9 · Redbud, GAAug 13, 1988 · N7233V · Substantial damage