NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, NC
66 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.
Cases per year
| 1965 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1968 | 4 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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" 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 ANC26LA080Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-32-260 · Pinetown, NCOn August 6, 2026, about 1355 eastern daylight time, a Piper Aircraft PA-32-260 airplane, N8791E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pinetown, North Carolina. The private pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries. The…NTSB ERA23LA240Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Macon, NCThe pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB ERA23FA070Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Charlotte, NCThe inadequate inspections of the forward left control rod end attachment hardware to the stationary swashplate by the pilot and by maintenance personnel, resulting in an eventual loosening and backing out of the hardware and subsequent loss of helicopter…NTSB ERA21FA333Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wadesboro, NCA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing was the pilot’s loss of airplane control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA20CA267Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA18LA087Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander Callair A 9 · Bunn, NCThe glider instructor's delayed remedial action when the glider became out of position during aerotow, which resulted in excessive side-loading of the release hook and a delay in the glider's release from tow, which resulted in the towplane’s descent and…NTSB ERA17LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane's flaps for takeoff, which resulted in a longer ground roll and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA14CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWonder Michael S Harmon Rocket · Winston Salem, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusty crosswind which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA09FA411Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Hayesville, NCFlight into terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA395Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Rutherford, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a go-around which resulted in a stall.NTSB ERA09LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · New Bern, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Plymouth, NCThe Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) pilot's failure to see and avoid the Piper Cherokee (PA-32-260).NTSB NYC08FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Cruso, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate to severe turbulence prevailing. Contributing to the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence.NTSB NYC07FA052Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ATL06LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wilkesboro, NCThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and collision with terrain.NTSB ATL06CA015Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bryson City, NCThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.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 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 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 ATL99LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Southern Pines, NCA failure of the left main landing gear retraction assembly as a result of the disconnection of the left main landing gear strap bracket assembly from the main gear spring attachment bracket due to the missing nut. A factor was the ditch.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 MIA96LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Farmville, NCThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in loss of engine power do to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during a forced landing in a field.NTSB MIA96IA094Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Charlotte, NCfatal incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.NTSB ATL94LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Washington, NCThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain, a plowed field, available for landing.NTSB ATL94LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Concord, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not consider the effects of a wet, grass runway on aircraft performance. Factors were the wet, grass conditions of the runway surface.NTSB ATL92LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Powellsville, NCThe failure of the no.1 exhaust valve.NTSB 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…NTSB ATL91LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Roxobel, NCThe failure of the left magneto stop pin, resulting in the seizure of the magneto and the failure of the magneto drive gear, and ultimately engine stoppage. A factor in this accident was: the presence of trees at the forced landing area.NTSB ATL91LA048Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lumberton, NCThe pilot suffered a stroke and lost control of the airplane on final approach.NTSB ATL90LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Concord, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not fully consider the effects of high obstructions and a poor runway surface condition.NTSB ATL90DMG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Farmville, NCThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation when he declined to add fuel between aerial application flights. The engine quit as a result of fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL89LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hickory, NCPilot's failure to adequately monitor the engine fuel consumption in flight.NTSB ATL87LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Pinehurst, NCThe pilot called approach control and reported he was out of fuel and didn't think he was going to make the airport. He had landed at an airport enroute but had not refueled. He stated that he started descending when he got within ten miles of the airport. He…NTSB ATL86LA261Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Plymouth, NCDuring a turn to reverse direction while dispersing chemicals over a peanut crop, the engine lost power. The pilot dumped the load of chemicals and made a hard full stall forced landing in the peanut field. Inspection of the engine revealed that the left…NTSB ATL83LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Falkland, NCThe plt reported that during a pull-up from a swath run, the acft began to shake & lose power. He continued to climb with full throttle & was able to maintain altitude for a short time, then the eng had a total power loss. Reportedly, the acft collided with…NTSB ATL82FLJ08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Scotland Neck, NCDuring the fourth swath run the acft struck a 60-foot tree approximately 5 ft from the top.NTSB ATL80FLJ23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Hope Mills, NCNTSB IAD79DLJ15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Cove City, NCNTSB IAD79FA068Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Hickory, NCNTSB IAD79DKM13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Boone, NCNTSB IAD79FKM04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Salisbury, NCNTSB IAD78DLJ22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Stella, NCNTSB IAD78FA026Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Raeford, NCNTSB IAD76DKM44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Waynesville, NCNTSB IAD76FKM24Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Charlotte, NCNTSB IAD76DKM11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Charlotte, NCNTSB IAD76DKM05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Franklin, NCNTSB IAD75DLJ32Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Edenton, NCNTSB IAD75FLJ30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Ocean Isle, NCNTSB IAD75DLJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Lagrange, NC