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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, LA

54 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, LA per year, 1964–2026: 54 cases
1964	3
1965	4
1966	2
1967	2
1968	4
1969	2
1970	2
1971	3
1972	3
1973	2
1974	4
1975	3
1976	4
1977	1
1979	1
1980	1
1981	1
1982	1
1983	1
1984	1
1985	1
1989	1
1991	1
1996	1
2015	1
2016	1
2020	2
2024	1

Where

Latest cases

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" = 'LA' 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\" = 'LA' 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" = 'LA' 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 CEN25LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Crowley, LAThe pilot’s un-stabilized landing approach and high airspeed during the approach, that resulted in touchdown with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.Nov 18, 2024 · N738PG · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20CA411Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Marksville, LAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure the landing gear handle in the “down” position which resulted in the landing gear retracting during takeoff, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.Sep 17, 2020 · N6208T · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Crowley, LAThe failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Based on available evidence, the reason for the failed valve was not determined.Aug 24, 2020 · N639RR · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Baton Rouge, LAAn inadvertent collision with a bird while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight.Jan 11, 2016 · N4423R · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA444Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · New Orleans, LAThe collapse of the landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 19, 2015 · N7803P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Welsh, LAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.Apr 10, 1996 · N2385C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW92LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Cottonport, LAThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.Dec 31, 1991 · N81818 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89DRD02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bogalusa, LAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the last takeoff resulting in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight.Jan 16, 1989 · N8782L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Farmerville, LAThe plt took off and started his climbout with the fuel selector on a fuel tank which was virtually empty. The eng stopped reaching an alt of 200 feet AGL. The plt made forced landing in trees. There was an ample supply of fuel (about 70 gallons) distributed…Aug 20, 1985 · N8050P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Minden, LADuring a night instructional flt on landing approach, the instructor pilot reported that the student over corrected for a high approach by closing the throttle. The acft hit the ground before he could establish control of the resulting high rate of sink.Aug 17, 1984 · N3962W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Franklinton, LAThe acft slid into a tree during a landing on a wet rwy. The plt had encountered the rain shortly after takeoff and returned to the arpt. The private strip had become soft from the rain and the plt lost control of the acft. The acft veered off the strip and…Jun 27, 1983 · N4903P · Destroyed NTSB FTW82FRD16Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Belle Chasse, LAThe acft departed southern seaplane's land rwy 20 & climbed to approximately 200-300 ft where it was observed trailing white smoke. It travelled approximately 1.6 mi from its departure point & struck a tree on the bank of the algiers outfall canal. Eng tear…Jun 26, 1982 · N3446W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DRJ20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Many, LAJun 24, 1981 · N8136P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DRD07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Loreauville, LANov 25, 1980 · N4690F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79DRD51Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · White Castle, LASep 6, 1979 · N7759Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DRJ18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Jonesville, LAAug 15, 1977 · N7470Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FRD66Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Port Barre, LASep 6, 1976 · N8791L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DRJ36Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Plain Dealing, LAJul 31, 1976 · N8292H · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FRJ21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Crowville, LAApr 22, 1976 · N4647Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FRD31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Convent, LAMar 4, 1976 · N3650W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FRD14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Opelousas, LAOct 22, 1975 · N8791L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FRD57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Basile, LAMay 16, 1975 · N7011Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FRD46Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Leroy, LAMay 9, 1975 · N8787L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DRJ09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Simmesport, LAAug 24, 1974 · N4634Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FRD05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Port Barre, LAJul 20, 1974 · N3765W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DRJ01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Winnsboro, LAJul 9, 1974 · N7011Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW74DRJ37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Collinston, LAJun 21, 1974 · N8791L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FRJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Minden, LAAug 11, 1973 · N3691W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DRJ32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Mer Rouge, LAMay 10, 1973 · N7295Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DRJ14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · West Monroe, LASep 2, 1972 · N6166P · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF001Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Intrcoastl Cty, LAJul 4, 1972 · N8602W · Destroyed NTSB FTW72DRJ21Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jonesville, LAMar 27, 1972 · N9440W · Minor damage NTSB FTW72DRD11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Belle Rose, LAAug 22, 1971 · N7226Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRF29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Georgetown, LAMar 3, 1971 · N7742J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRJ28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Bossier City, LAFeb 24, 1971 · N8700L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRJ13Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Shaw, LASep 7, 1970 · N4331Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Cottonport, LAAug 10, 1970 · N5717P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0544Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Morganza, LAMay 20, 1969 · N4379Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW69F0412Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Sarepta, LAMar 31, 1969 · N3853W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0288Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Wisner, LAOct 19, 1968 · N7226Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0181Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Pioneer, LASep 18, 1968 · N4618Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW69F0061Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Cheneyville, LAJul 22, 1968 · N4414Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0045Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Newellton, LAJul 9, 1968 · N4732Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0103Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Belle Rose, LAAug 4, 1967 · N7759Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0597Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Baton Rouge, LAMay 19, 1967 · N3591W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0248Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Freemason Isl., LAOct 15, 1966 · N3520W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0654Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Crowley, LAMay 3, 1966 · N7350Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0466Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Alexandria, LADec 15, 1965 · N3341W · Destroyed NTSB FTW66A0006Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Lake Charles, LAJul 22, 1965 · N7769P · Destroyed NTSB FTW66F0130Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Newellton, LAJul 14, 1965 · N7175Z · Substantial damage