NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series

65 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-540 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”. 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: 65 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\" = 240))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ATL07FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Tyringham, MAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with thunderstorms during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control to appropriately issue weather information and initiate an in-flight deviation around known and clearly observed…Jul 9, 2007 · N5595J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-235 · San Jose, CAWind shear encounter during approach for landing.May 7, 2007 · N8581W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07FA103Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Tooele, UTThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the wings and horizontal stabilizers. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions, clouds, turbulence and icing conditions.Mar 8, 2007 · N9381W · DestroyedNTSB ANC07LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with tree covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather…Oct 9, 2006 · N996PK · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Manley Hot Spng, AKThe pilot's continued cruise flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break-up. Factors associated with…Jul 6, 2006 · N9026W · DestroyedNTSB NYC06FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Manahawkin, NJThe noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, which resulted in his exeeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight separation of the…May 31, 2006 · N48ED · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Mapleton, NDThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from an object during the precautionary landing. The heavy rain and the unknown object were factors.Jun 11, 2005 · N8619L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A-27 · Vega Baja, PRThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in an inflight encounter with weather (low ceilings and thunderstorms), his loss of aircraft control, and an inflight collision with the ocean during uncontrolled descent.Sep 29, 2004 · N902GD · DestroyedNTSB CHI04FA044Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Brooklyn, IAThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his…Dec 18, 2003 · N3733W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Larson Bay, AKThe loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling and a snow squall.Dec 12, 2003 · N3983W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA315Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Chanute, KSThe pilot 's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in both his in-flight encounter with weather, and the loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the night conditions, fog, and the pilot becoming lost and…Sep 22, 2003 · N122CC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Eagleville, CAthe pilot's encounter with mountain wave activity with downdrafts and severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of…Apr 26, 2003 · N327PC · DestroyedNTSB LAX03FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Anaheim Hills, CAthe pilot's encounter with forecast severe turbulence during an inadvertent penetration of an intense weather cell, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design structural limits of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate…Dec 16, 2002 · N6268P · DestroyedNTSB FTW02FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight.Apr 12, 2002 · N983HH · DestroyedNTSB ANC02FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Manokotak, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with terrain during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, snow, and mountainous snow-covered terrain.Mar 23, 2002 · N1220R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Telluride, COthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Factors include the gusty wind and high density altitude conditions.Apr 8, 2001 · N7736P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Antimony, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into IMC, lack of instrument certification, spatial disorientation, low ceiling, and snow.Dec 8, 2000 · N8245P · DestroyedNTSB NYC01FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44A · Sandgap, KYthe pilot's improper weather evaluation, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while operating over unlighted terrain at night. Factors were the isolated areas of fog, and night conditions.Dec 5, 2000 · N744FC · DestroyedNTSB MIA00FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Georgetown, SCThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, willful disregard of FAA Automated Flight Service Station weather forecast/weather observations, failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while…Dec 22, 1999 · N6261B · DestroyedNTSB FTW99LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Fabens, TXThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. A factor was the windshear weather conditions.Jul 22, 1999 · N6736Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Charles, ILA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which led to inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and him becoming lost/disoriented. Contributing to the accident were…Jan 17, 1999 · N40712 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Buffalo, WYThe non-instrument rated pilot's initiated flight into adverse weather conditions and inadvertently flew into IMC weather conditions. Factors were the low ceiling weather conditions, the dark night light conditions, and a non operating VOR navigational aid.Oct 19, 1998 · N8537N · DestroyedNTSB NYC98LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Owenton, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight decision and VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was a low ceiling.Dec 9, 1997 · N4701S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Ulysses, KSthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, his failure to activate the pitot heat system, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were: the pilot did not obtain a preflight weather…Nov 12, 1997 · N9404W · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bowling Green, OHthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in airframe ice and the loss of adequate lift to maintain continued flight. The adverse weather (icing) condition was a related factor.Mar 23, 1997 · N6561P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Laramie, WYVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudged speed/distance on final approach for landing, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors relating to the accident include snow, low…Oct 25, 1996 · N5664Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95FA145Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation after continuing the VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the existing weather conditions and dark night that contributed to the pilot's…Jun 7, 1995 · N41481 · DestroyedNTSB LAX95FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHelio H-250 · Round Mountain, CAthe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and in-flight decision by continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot's delay in returning to the departure airport, the low clouds, and low visibility were factors in this…Apr 12, 1995 · N5461E · DestroyedNTSB FTW95LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Goldthwaite, TXThe pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the unsuitable terrain, reduced visibility due fog and low ceilings, and the reduced light conditions.Dec 2, 1994 · N2LK · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94FA144Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance, his improper in-flight decision and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. The high terrain and weather conditions were…Aug 16, 1994 · N3701W · DestroyedNTSB CHI94FA155Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Mcintosh, SDVFR flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) from rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to update his weather…May 2, 1994 · N525GS · DestroyedNTSB SEA93FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M5 · Challis, IDThe pilot continued the VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow and obscuration weather conditions, inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the pilot in command, and the mountainous terrain.Nov 7, 1992 · N9008E · DestroyedNTSB DEN92LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ellicott, COA power loss for undetermined reasons, the pilot's poorly planned approach, and excessive airspeed. Factors were: the pilot's intentional flight into IMC, accumulation of wing ice and his becoming lost disoriented.Oct 30, 1991 · N6815P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Waxhaw, NCThe spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot in IMC, his failure to maintain aircraft control, and the exceeding of the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factor(s) in this accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the VFR flight…Aug 14, 1991 · N6262P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-236 · Gualala, CAThat the pilot failed to properly use the flight controls and to maintain directional control. Contributing to this accident were the gusty crosswind conditions that existed at the time of the accident.Apr 11, 1991 · N2915G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Latham, KSFailure of the pilot to maintain a proper altitude.Nov 8, 1990 · N5536J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Coventry, CTThe non-instrument rated pilot initiating VFR flight into IMC on a dark night which resulted in spatial disorientation and uncontrolled flight into the ground. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather existing at the time of the accident and the…Nov 28, 1989 · N3309W · DestroyedNTSB SEA90FA019Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Vancouver, WAThe pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning, pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument qualifications. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling, fog and the pilot's lack of recent experience.Nov 19, 1989 · N8289P · DestroyedNTSB LAX90FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors in the acident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's lack of…Nov 9, 1989 · N2257T · DestroyedNTSB ANC89LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-250 · Near Iliamna, AKInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: darkness and adverse weather conditions.Sep 21, 1989 · N5450E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hartleton, PAThe pilot allowed the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded after encountering adverse weather conditions. Weather was a related factor.Jul 16, 1989 · N6206P · DestroyedNTSB BFO89LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Port Royal, VAThe plt received a wx briefing which forecast IFR after 1800 EST. He departed dca in light drizzle conditions. Arpx 35 NM from dca, radar service was terminated and the plt attempted to contact ATC to no avail. He reported that near the brook VOR the VOR…Nov 19, 1988 · N8215P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88FA060Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Moultrie, GAThe plt was on a personal VFR flt with his wife and son. During the course of the flt, he entered deteriorating weather conditions. He was advised that there were scattered rain showers ahead. He continued on his track and advised apch control that he had…Dec 12, 1987 · N3632W · DestroyedNTSB FTW88FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fulton, TXAcft departed in conditions of low ceiling and visibility with a student plt and pax on board. Witnesses at the arpt estimated the ceiling as 150 to 300 ft ovc with 1/8 to 1/4 mile vis in fog. After lift off the acft entered the fog in a rt climbing turn and…Nov 4, 1987 · N3666W · DestroyedNTSB LAX88FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Buttonwillow, CAA Piper PA-24-250 collided with terrain while on an IFR flight. The pilot received a wx briefing from fss. While en route, radio and radar contact was lost, then regained. The pilot stated to ATC that the acft had been struck by lightning. He elected to…Oct 29, 1987 · N5431P · DestroyedNTSB NYC87FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Altoona, PAThe aircraft departed cleveland, oh at approx 0915 hours on an unauthorized flt to atlantic city, NJ. The plt was not authorized to operate the aircraft or conduct the flt due to his license having been revoked in 1977 for repeatedly violating FARS. Near…Sep 6, 1987 · N8692W · DestroyedNTSB DEN87FA178Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hayden, COThe plt and two pax were participating in the denver, CO to jackpot, NV air classic. The acft departed, destined for rock springs, WY. The plt was believed by a friend to have been navigating with the use of a recently installed RNAV system. The plt radioed a…Jul 11, 1987 · N7858P · DestroyedNTSB DEN87FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR-182 · Moran, WYThe pilot received several weather briefings prior to departure. Briefings included reports of icing conditions, low clouds and turbulence. VFR flight was not recommended. Plt departed VFR and filed IFR enroute to jackson. The pilot was issued instructions…Feb 2, 1987 · N6089T · DestroyedNTSB MKC86LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Hershey, NEThe pilot stated he was spraying insecticides on corn and encountered a wind shear that pulled the airplane down into the corn. He was unable to recover and the airplane hit the ground.Jul 30, 1986 · N9641P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mechanicsburg, OHThe plt was on a personal flt when IMC was encountered. The plt elected to climb to a clear area above the IMC when the acft became totally 'socked in.' A 180 deg turn was made, vertigo was experienced and control of the acft was lost. An emergency descent…Jan 18, 1986 · N3414W · Substantial damage