NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, NJ

38 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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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, NJ per year, 1964–2026: 38 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NJ' 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"

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NTSB GAA18CA556Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Mount Holly, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.Sep 15, 2018 · N7304T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, NJMaintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears of the engine and a subsequent loss of power.Feb 24, 2017 · N44EK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Millville, NJThe total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Dec 4, 2015 · N88F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA380Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Lakewood, NJThe pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while hovering.Jul 4, 2011 · N64JM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Hackettstown, NJThe pilot-in-command's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain. A factor was the rocks off the end of the runway.Jan 4, 2007 · N695X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hammonton, NJDisplacement of the idler gear assembly, which resulted in a loss of camshaft timing, and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the swampy terrain condition.Oct 3, 2006 · N5097P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Manahawkin, NJThe noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, which resulted in his exeeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight separation of the…May 31, 2006 · N48ED · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Linden, NJA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 18, 2005 · N44EK · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Southampton, NJA lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 4 and 5 connecting rods, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the furrowed cornfield.Jun 15, 2005 · N4754Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while conducting a nighttime landing to a dolly, which resulted in a stuck skid, and subsequent hard landing. A factor was the nighttime conditions.Aug 28, 2004 · N315SG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's improper flare during approach.Aug 3, 2002 · N44EK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Monmouth Beach, NJA power loss due to fuel starvation, for undetermined reasons. A factor was the night conditions.Jul 1, 1994 · N6375P · DestroyedNTSB NYC93LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · West Milford, NJA manufacturer's defect which resulted in fatigue failure of the magneto impluse coupling spring and the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.Jun 27, 1993 · N8220J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the descent which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.Jan 1, 1991 · N81839 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Princeton, NJDuring landing at Princeton, new jersey, the flight encountered turbulence in the last 500 feet before reaching the runway. The pilot initiated a go around and came in with 10 degree flaps. Aircraft touched down and rolled a few feet then lifted off again…Mar 20, 1988 · N738QK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Toms River, NJThe flight was involved in short field landing practice. On the third landing, the pilot allowed the aircraft to stall above the runway surface and then touch down hard, damaging the outboard sections of the wings.May 16, 1987 · N9443W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Allaire, NJDuring landing roll, the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft veered off the runway to the left, collided with a tree and was substantially damaged.May 3, 1987 · N3618Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Marlboro, NJWhile lndg on rwy 27, just bfr sunset, the acft was rprtd to be high & fast on the apch. Subsequently, it contd off the end of the rwy & collided with trees. The plt rprtd he was under stress due to recent death of his parents & the necessity to move the acft…Feb 20, 1987 · N8656P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85FA029Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Atlantic City, NJThe aircraft was observed in close proximity to another aircraft in the traffic pattern. The pilot extended the downleg leg leg. During the turn to align the aircraft with the runway the pilot suffered a disabling heart attack. Unable to recover the aircraft…Nov 17, 1984 · N2831Y · DestroyedNTSB NYC84LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Teterboro, NJAccording to the plt after about an hour and 10 min flight he returned for landing. During the landing roll the acft skidded off the rwy onto soft dirt damaging the propeller and right wing tip.Feb 20, 1984 · N3714C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FA038Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Smithville, NJApr 17, 1979 · N7318P · DestroyedNTSB NYC79FHM01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Caldwell, NJOct 1, 1978 · N9443W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FHD09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Mt Laurel, NJSep 22, 1975 · N7609P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73DHD19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Marlton, NJOct 15, 1972 · N7130P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73FHD16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bridgeport, NJOct 9, 1972 · N8996W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC71FHD34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Trenton, NJJan 3, 1971 · N5456P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC70DHA14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Manville, NJJun 26, 1970 · N4570P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69F0455Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Andover, NJMay 30, 1969 · N4792P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC68F0392Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Shrewsbury, NJFeb 16, 1968 · N9136W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67F0223Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Wayne, NJAug 20, 1966 · N5315P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0186Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Medford, NJAug 8, 1965 · N8107P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0072Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Totoway Ny, NJMay 23, 1965 · N5315P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0015Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Red Bank, NJApr 29, 1965 · N7318P · DestroyedNTSB UNK65X1009Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Lumberton, NJDec 14, 1964 · N8743W · Substantial damageNTSB UNK65X0715Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA24 · Ashland, NJNov 15, 1964 · N7645P · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X2745Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Lincoln Park, NJJul 10, 1964 · N8752W · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X2157Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA24 · Red Bank, NJJun 6, 1964 · N5515P · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X0535Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · Newark, NJFeb 11, 1964 · N4086P · Substantial damage