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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, IN

72 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-540 series. 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, IN per year, 1964–2026: 72 cases
1964	2
1965	5
1966	2
1967	4
1968	3
1969	6
1970	3
1971	1
1972	3
1973	1
1974	1
1975	2
1976	4
1977	3
1978	1
1980	1
1981	2
1982	2
1983	1
1984	1
1985	1
1987	1
1988	2
1989	1
1990	1
1993	1
1994	1
1998	1
2002	2
2004	1
2005	1
2007	1
2010	2
2011	1
2012	1
2015	1
2016	2
2018	2
2026	1

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Query with SQL

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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41532')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41532'))
  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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41532'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 CEN26LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during takeoff and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Mar 21, 2026 · N7548P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN19FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.Dec 13, 2018 · N6785P · Destroyed NTSB GAA18CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Knox, INThe flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Mar 21, 2018 · N6785P · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Bloomington, INThe pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent substantial damage to the firewall.May 7, 2016 · N9281R · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Kentland, INThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the flight…Mar 26, 2016 · N8154P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Huntington, INThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 4, 2015 · N8703W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Richmond, INThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jun 24, 2012 · N8788W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA561Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Bloomington, INThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.Aug 9, 2011 · N9281R · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight with known physiological impairment and his use of unapproved sedating medication, both of which likely impaired his ability…Apr 19, 2010 · N5425P · Destroyed NTSB CEN10CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Connersville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and slush-covered runway.Feb 11, 2010 · N8946W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07FA114Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bass Lake, INThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach glidepath, which resulted in a settling-with-power flight condition. Contributing to the accident was the dark night light condition.Apr 23, 2007 · N382BT · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Greenwood, INThe inadequate remedial action during landing by the pilot.Aug 13, 2005 · N534SE · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Elberfeld, INThe in-flight and on-ground fires in the cabin and engine compartment for undetermined reasons during the flight's cruise and emergency landing.Feb 25, 2004 · N5450T · Destroyed NTSB CHI02LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Angola, INThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.May 19, 2002 · N8442A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Fulton, INA loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field.Mar 31, 2002 · N9060W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mc Cordsville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane. Factors were his self-induced pressure.Mar 12, 1998 · N55059 · Substantial damage 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.Jan 13, 1994 · N8117Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lafayette, INThe pilot-in-command's decision to initiate flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an accummulation of airframe ice. The icing conditions and the pilot's disregard of the weather advisory were factors.Feb 6, 1993 · N8784W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA25-235 · Logansport, INThe engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. The presence of standing corn in the touchdown area was a factor.Aug 31, 1990 · N7330Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90DET01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Decatur, INThe pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.Nov 23, 1989 · N5483P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Indianapolis, INShortly after liftoff and landing gear retraction, the pilot inadvertently allowed the aircraft to touch down on the runway. The pilot stated that his attention was distracted by conversation with one of the passengers and he failed to maintain a positive…Oct 21, 1988 · N7733P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88DEX01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Salem, INN6478P crashed during a forced landing near the Salem, IN, airport. The aircraft had experienced an engine failure due to failure of the number 5 connecting rod cap bolt. The aircraft struck a tree during the approach and crashed 100 yards north of the runway.Jan 5, 1988 · N6487P · Destroyed NTSB CHI88LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182RG II · Indianapolis, INAfter take-off, the pilot attempted to retract the landing gear when the hydraulic line on the right main gear actuator failed. The left main landing gear was stuck in the trailing position while the nose gear and right main gear remained down and locked. The…Oct 31, 1987 · N739JG · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Valparaiso, INAcft contacted a ditch following a loss of directional control during landing roll. Plt reported, 'more experience in handling crosswinds' could have prevented the accident.May 22, 1985 · N8521N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Marion, INThe student plt reported that during a landing, he reduced the power too soon & flared the acft too high, then the acft bounced about 8 to 10 ft in the air. The hard landing resulted in spar damage to the right wing.Apr 25, 1984 · N3874W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Warsaw, INThe acft collapsed the landing gear during a forced landing following eng failure. The acft had been flown 5.5 hours before landing 3 miles NE of the intended refueling stop. The pilot had passed ft wayne at flt time of 5+ hours with about 10 gallons of fuel…Oct 28, 1983 · N15419 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DA171Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Ripley, INWhen the pilot arrived to spray the field for the first time, he saw powerlines along a road and saw poles on both sides of a creek. He assumed that all of the lines followed the road. He was unaware that a powerline crossed the narrow field that he was about…Jun 18, 1982 · N8544L · Destroyed NTSB CHI82DA087Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Lake Village, INThe pilot reported that the wind was from the west at 25, gusting 40 knots. During landing on runway 36, he touched down long and then attempted to go-around. At the north end of the field, the aircraft encountered soft, soggy terrain, the pilot lost…Mar 13, 1982 · N757XU · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81DEX27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182RG · West Middleton, INJul 18, 1981 · N737HP · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FET09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R182 · Plymouth, INJun 28, 1981 · N757DC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DET30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R182 · Roanoke, INSep 22, 1980 · N3132C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEX14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Greenwood, INApr 24, 1978 · N7429P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEX07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · St Paul, INDec 17, 1977 · N498HH · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FET28Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Winamac, INJul 28, 1977 · N7734V · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEX28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Westfield, INMay 19, 1977 · N7547Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DETE5Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Griffith, INJul 20, 1976 · N9458W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76AC077Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbus, INJul 5, 1976 · N7915N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI76FEA39Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Tipton, INJun 9, 1976 · N4773Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FET35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fort Wayne, INMay 22, 1976 · N9236W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DET11Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A9 · Kewanna, INAug 28, 1975 · N7734V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FET13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Wawaka, INAug 27, 1975 · N7748Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FET03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Valparaiso, INJul 3, 1974 · N7652P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DET05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Morocco, INAug 2, 1973 · N7761Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEA06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Kokomo, INAug 23, 1972 · N3209W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DET26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Syracuse, INMay 16, 1972 · N8733W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEA42Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Crawfordsvile, INMay 2, 1972 · N3459W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DBM19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Gary, INJan 27, 1971 · N441RV · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DBM02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Rensselaer, INJul 21, 1970 · N6511Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70FBA22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Brazil, INMay 18, 1970 · N7716J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70FBM09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Warsaw, INMar 30, 1970 · N9425W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage