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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, NM

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, NM per year, 1964–2026: 72 cases
1964	6
1965	3
1966	4
1967	3
1968	3
1969	2
1970	3
1971	3
1972	2
1974	2
1975	3
1976	1
1977	3
1978	4
1979	4
1981	3
1983	1
1984	1
1985	1
1986	1
1987	2
1990	1
1991	2
1994	1
1995	1
1997	1
1998	1
2000	2
2003	1
2006	1
2008	1
2010	1
2012	1
2014	1
2018	1
2019	1

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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" = 'NM' 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\" = 'NM' 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" = 'NM' 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 WPR19LA101Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDennis l Zumbalt SKY Bolt · Deming, NMThe pilot’s failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 23, 2019 · N254PM · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA053Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Texico, NMThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.Nov 5, 2018 · N3214P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Silver City, NMThe collapse of the landing gear during landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.Jan 3, 2014 · N6767P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before landing.Jun 21, 2012 · N4702R · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA341Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182RG · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with an erroneous airspeed indicator.Jun 22, 2010 · N9849C · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08CA160Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Amistad, NMFuel starvation while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were incorrect maintenance, the fuel selector movement was impeded and a plowed field.May 30, 2008 · N9122W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN06LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Torreon, NMThe jammed magneto drive gear and the fractured camshaft gear, which resulted in the total engine failure. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable dirt road on which the pilot had to force land the airplane.Feb 20, 2006 · N9149W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN03LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Belen, NMthe pilot's improper preflight/in-flight decision making which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors include, the partial fuel selector valve failure, the pilot's intentional operation with known deficiencies in…Mar 14, 2003 · N6960P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN01FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R-182 · Grants, NMthe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC during cruise. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, and the cloudy weather conditions.Oct 11, 2000 · N182BG · Destroyed NTSB DEN00LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Reserve, NMThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the wind gust.Feb 12, 2000 · N56507 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98LA395Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Mimbres, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were a low altitude turn into a crosswind and a high density altitude.Sep 13, 1998 · N9218E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97FA103Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Farmington, NMloss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).Feb 15, 1997 · N6433P · Destroyed NTSB FTW95LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Farmington, NMThe pilot's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position and the resultant fuel starvation induced power loss.Jul 1, 1995 · N4823T · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Albuquerque, NMImproper planning/decision by the pilot, while attempting flight into known adverse weather (wind), and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind conditions and turbulence were related factors.Oct 14, 1994 · N3699W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW92LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Santa Fe, NMThe right main gear collapsed for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.Nov 27, 1991 · N2645C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN91LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25C-235 · Las Cruces, NMPower loss due to fuel contamination. A factor was: pilot's inadequate airplane preflight.Jul 9, 1991 · N8787L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN90LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bingham, NMThe fuel exhaustion induced power loss. Factors were the pilot's failure to refuel and the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was performed.Aug 11, 1990 · N5470P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN87LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Deming, NMDuring the landing flare the plt reported he flared late and the acft bounced and porpoised. The plt commented and the plt rated passenger in the right seat misinterpreted the comment as a request for assistance. With two people conflicting on the controls a…Jun 27, 1987 · N6124T · Substantial damage NTSB DEN87LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Santa Rosa, NMAn a & p acft mechanic who additionally was a commercial plt was operating a borrowed acft on a local flt. He landed on an island in a lake and shut down. Later, when airborne on takeoff, the right elevator struck a small tree and the acft yawed right. The…Apr 20, 1987 · N9145R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN86LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Albuquerque, NMThe plt rprtd the acft was refueled to capacity at longmont, CO. Full capacity should have provided at least 3.6 hrs of flying time at normal consumption. After refueling, the acft was flown 1.3 hrs to fowler, CO, where it remained parked for a week. The plt…Aug 7, 1986 · N7681P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN85LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235-B · Lovington, NMThe plt attempted to take off to the east from a 1000-foot mowed alfalfa field at a field elevation of 3700 ft MSL. The plt estimated the winds to be from the southeast at 8 mph. The density altitude was computed to be between 6578 and 6871 ft MSL. According…Jun 8, 1985 · N7336Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN85LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Las Vegas, NMThe plt stated he was on a x-country flt and after aprx 1.5 hrs, the engine started to run rough. The plt attempted to correct the roughness and when he applied the carb heat, the engine quit. The plt turned off the carb heat but power could not be restored…Oct 3, 1984 · N5758P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA388Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lindreth, NMThe plt said he was approaching the rwy at 90 mph with full flaps and at 300 ft AGL he hit a downdraft. He added power and raised the nose but could not stop the descent.Aug 20, 1983 · N5230P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DQG13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lovington, NMDec 20, 1981 · N2897A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DQD05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Silver City, NMNov 25, 1981 · N15735 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FQA40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Dexter, NMJul 28, 1981 · N6527Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN79FQA48Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Truth Or Cons, NMAug 23, 1979 · N8451P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN79FQA39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Angel Fire, NMJul 23, 1979 · N6499P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN79DQA27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182RG · Chama, NMApr 27, 1979 · N2834C · Destroyed NTSB DEN79FQA22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Albuquerque, NMMar 25, 1979 · N8243P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78FA056Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Carrizozo, NMAug 10, 1978 · N5338P · Destroyed NTSB DEN79FQG04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hobbs, NMAug 7, 1978 · N8289P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN79DQA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Dexter, NMAug 3, 1978 · N6533Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78FQA31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Albuquerque, NMJun 18, 1978 · N8840W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77DQG03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Rogers, NMMar 30, 1977 · N9890P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77FQA13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Datil, NMJan 24, 1977 · N4867P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77DQA12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Albuquerque, NMJan 23, 1977 · N8031P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FQA47Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Los Lunas, NMMay 29, 1976 · N6178P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FQA03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Roswell, NMJul 17, 1975 · N6547Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75FQG07Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Clovis, NMApr 1, 1975 · N8729L · Destroyed NTSB DEN75DQA33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Sanostee, NMFeb 20, 1975 · N7247P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75DQD05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Silver City, NMJul 29, 1974 · N9005P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74FQA45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Albuquerque, NMMay 17, 1974 · N5180Y · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72FQG38Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Clovis, NMApr 22, 1972 · N4656Y · Destroyed NTSB DEN72FQA32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Albuquerque, NMFeb 17, 1972 · N8829W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72DQG14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Clovis, NMAug 15, 1971 · N6980Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72FQA06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Albuquerque, NMJul 24, 1971 · N3507W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72FQA02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Albuquerque, NMJul 5, 1971 · N5387Y · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71DQA02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Raton, NMJul 23, 1970 · N7336Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70FQA16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Zuni, NMApr 19, 1970 · N9142P · Substantial damage