NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series
84 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-540 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”. 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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
Latest 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\" = 260))
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" = 260))
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 LAX08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235-C · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB DFW07CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · New Braunfels, TXThe failure of the right main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A contributing factor was a crosswind.NTSB LAX06LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB NYC06CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Laconia, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB CHI05CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the taxiway sign which was contacted. This case was modified October 12, 2006!!NTSB CHI05FA080Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · West Union, IAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and the pull-up to avoid obstacles which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain…NTSB SEA04LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent wing strike with terrain. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB FTW04LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Knox City, TXThe pilot's attempt to land on terrain not suitable for landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB ATL03LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Greenville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after an aborted landing and subsequent collision with an airport runway sign.NTSB MIA03LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll resulting in collision with trees after the airplane departed the runway.NTSB SEA03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Moses Lake, WAAn improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over.NTSB ATL03LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Hatteras, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was a go-around not performed.NTSB DEN03LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Watkins, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll out. Contributing factors were the unlocked tailwheel.NTSB MIA03CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Jay, FLThe failure of the pilot to perform a go-around after bouncing following touchdown, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.NTSB LAX02LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-250 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.NTSB MIA02LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Sarasota, FLThe poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for his failure to request the runway most aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DEN02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Crested Butte, COa wet brake that later froze resulting in a loss of directional control on landing. A contributing factor was the snow bank.NTSB SEA01LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Wind gusts were a factor.NTSB MIA00LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with an airport sign.NTSB SEA00LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Laurel, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors include a dust devil/whirlwind at the location where the pilot was trying to land.NTSB MIA99LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · St. Petersburg, FLthe pilots improper use of the hand brake during the landing roll out and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage.NTSB LAX99LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Boulder City, NVthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB CHI99LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Chesterfield, MOthe pilot's failure to attain clearance over the fence. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control, the crosswind, and the fence posts.NTSB ANC99LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors associated with this accident were the left crosswind, and the snowbank on the edge of the runway.NTSB LAX99LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Inyokern, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while landing.NTSB ATL98LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStroud SKY Bolt · Mocksville, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll when the front seat occupant inadvertently got his foot 'jammed' between the strut bungee and the rudder/brake peddle. A factor was the inadequate design of the rudder/brake peddle system.NTSB LAX98LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fullerton, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent damage to the airplane.NTSB CHI97LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot's improper use of the throttle control friction lock, and his inadequate remedial action. Related factors were his lack of experience in type of aircraft, the pilot's habit interference, and the presence of parked (standing) aircraft.NTSB CHI97LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Correctionville, IAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while taxiing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, an encounter with terrain, and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.NTSB SEA97LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182RG · Ennis, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting winds, and the presence of a ditch on the edge of the landing area.NTSB ANC96LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB FTW96LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Akron, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI96LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Aitkin, MNthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to adequately compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition and the snowbank.NTSB LAX96LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Bishop, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.NTSB MIA96LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing resulted in a loss of control, sliding off the runway into a rock collapsing the landing gear.NTSB NYC95LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Poestenkill, NYthe pilot's decision to continue an approach during which the airplane was high and fast, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. The pilot's failure to use the seat belt was a factor.NTSB CHI94LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Crosby, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the rough runway, and the pilot's improper preflight planning.NTSB BFO94LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250B · Kent, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC94LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff when her foot interfered and restricted the movement of the rudder control system.NTSB BFO94LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Bennington, VTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB SEA94LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Renton, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB LAX93LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touchdown.NTSB NYC93LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Cheriton, VAThe pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a touchdown too FAR down the runway, with excessive airspeed, and the subsequent encounter with soft terrain and nose over.NTSB LAX92LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Casa Grande, AZThe pilots inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. The gusty nature of the cross wind condiitons encountered was a factor.NTSB LAX92LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-235 · Havasu Lake, CAThe dual student's failure to maintain directional control, the cfi's improper supervision of the flight, and the cfi's failure to perform the necessary remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the dual student's improper use of the brakes.NTSB FTW92LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Cottonport, LAThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI91DEP05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Neenah, WIThe pilot in command's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to achieve flight, and his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB MIA91LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Orlando, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DEN90DTE08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Idalia, COThe encounter with an unfavorable wind, a dust devil. A factor was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC90LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Middleton, RILoss of direction control by the pilot when he came in high and fast and touched down at improper touchdown point.