NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, ND
52 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
| 1964 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 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\" = 'ND' 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" = 'ND' 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 ERA26FA252Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA24 · Hazen, NDOn June 28, 2026, about 1317 central daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6852P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hazen, North Dakota. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…NTSB CEN25LA336Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Argusville, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN23LA255Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Westhope, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Carrington, NDA total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice that formed while the engine was operating at a low power setting for an extended period of time before departure.NTSB CEN20LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Fargo, NDFailure of the engine driven fuel pump which led to a fuel leak and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.NTSB CEN15LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Harvey, NDThe partial loss of engine power due to a failed magneto and two cylinders with low compression. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s decision to operate the airplane with an ongoing engine issue.NTSB GAA15CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 25-260 · Casselton, NDThe pilot's failure to monitor the flight environment for adequate terrain/obstacle clearance, which resulted in the inflight collision with power transmission line wires.NTSB CEN12LA437Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Mott, NDThe rupture of a corroded oil line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN11CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Minot, NDThe pilot's inadequate inspection of the takeoff area which resulted in a collision with terrain and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.NTSB CHI07LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Overly, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the agricultural application flight. Contributing to the accident was the wheat crop.NTSB CHI06CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Anamoose, NDThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during the aerial application pass.NTSB CHI06CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Minot, NDThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the low airspeed which resulted in the pilot stalling the airplane. A factor was the car on the road which prevented the pilot from landing on the road.NTSB CHI06LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Underwood, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line during the aerial application flight.NTSB 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.NTSB CHI04CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Hamberg, NDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his misjudgment of speed and distance.NTSB CHI02CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Ray, NDThe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB CHI01LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, NDThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the terrain during the aerial application flight. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation and the pilot's diverted attention during the flight.NTSB CHI99LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Fargo, NDthe altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot.NTSB CHI99LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Lefor, NDthe altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot.NTSB CHI98LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Bismarck, NDThe fatigue failure of the fuel system line fitting.NTSB CHI96LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, NDthe pilot's improper refueling procedure, inadequate preflight and the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred.NTSB CHI96LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Cleveland, NDfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees during an aerial application operation. The wires and trees (obstructions) were related factors.NTSB CHI94LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Spiritwood, NDthe failure of the fuselage tubing in the empennage.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 CHI93DTG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Washburn, NDthe loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.NTSB CHI93LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Trenton, NDThe pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CHI90DTG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Sykeston, NDThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.NTSB DEN90LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Hazelton, NDThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain adequate visual lookout during aerial application maneuvering.NTSB DEN87LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Fargo, NDThe plt was spraying a field with orthine, used to exterminate grasshoppers. The plt said he was making his last pass at the field and was flying into a setting sun. He said he did not see the powerline. The acft struck the powerline and the plt made a crash…NTSB DEN87LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Valley City, NDThe commercial pilot was trying out an acft with the stated intention of leasing it. A takeoff was planned from a stretch of gravel road. During the takeoff ground run, the acft became airborne then touched down in a field, bounced across an intersecting road…NTSB DEN86LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Williston, NDDuring the telephone interview, the plt stated the eng of his crop duster quit due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing was made.NTSB DEN84LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Webster, NDPlt stated the engine began to sputter during an ag flt. A forced landing was made in a wheat field during which the left main gear collapsed and the left wing contacted the ground. Investigation revealed the acft was fueled from an unfiltered 5 gallon can…NTSB DEN84FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Tappen, NDThe private non-instrument rated plt received two weather briefings before the flight. During the last briefing at 1350 MST, he was informed that VFR flt was not recommended. At 1554 MST, the acft departed crystal arpt in a westerly direction. Several…NTSB DEN83LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Cando, NDAfter returning to the arpt, the plt landed on rwy 30 with a right x-wind at about 16, gusting 23 KTS. Reportedly, the grass was aprx 1 ft tall on the rwy & the landing area sloped downward to the west. After touchdown, the plt maintained control of the acft…NTSB DEN82DA144Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Leonard, NDThe pilot stated the engine lost power as he pulled up from the final spray run. The aircraft wing contacted a tree and a forced landing was made in a barley field. Post flight exam showed no reason for the power loss.NTSB DEN81FA019Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182RG · Grand Forks, NDNTSB DEN80FTG09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Davenport, NDNTSB MKC76DTG03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Mohall, NDNTSB MKC76DTG02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Rhame, NDNTSB MKC75DTG23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Manvel, NDNTSB MKC75DTG22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Lisbon, NDNTSB MKC73DTG14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Kindred, NDNTSB MKC72FTG24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lisbon, NDNTSB MKC71DTG28Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Devils Lake, NDNTSB MKC71FDD02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Warsaw, NDNTSB MKC68F0577Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Ft.Clark, NDNTSB MKC68D0496Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Oakes, NDNTSB MKC68F0158Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Napoleon, NDNTSB MKC67F0075Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Fargo, NDNTSB UNK65X0430Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Fargo, ND