NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, NY
71 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 | 1 |
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| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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\" = 'NY' 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" = 'NY' 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 ERA26FA214Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-25-235 · Saratoga Springs, NYOn May 26, 2026, about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N8656L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Saratoga Springs, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB ERA24LA350Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Shirley, NYThe pilot’s excessive speed during the final approach, which resulted in a collision with a fence during the subsequent aborted landing.NTSB ERA23FA266Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWonder Michael S Harmon Rocket · Porter, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while initiating a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s high-risk behavior.NTSB ERA20CA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB GAA18CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Saratoga Springs, NYThe glider pilot’s failure to maintain pitch during a CG aerotow, which resulted in the loss of control of the tow airplane.NTSB ERA17LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Watertown, NYA collapse of the main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA14LA390Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Farmingdale, NYThe failure of the aluminum nipple fuel supply line fitting, which resulted in an engine compartment fire.NTSB ERA12CA495Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Alexander, NYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude during aerial application, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA11CA425Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sidney, NYThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during final approach.NTSB ERA11CA294Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Clayton, NYThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while landing with a gusting tailwind.NTSB ERA11FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Hampton, NYThe PA24 pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28, resulting in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28.NTSB NYC07FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Westhampton, NYUndetermined. The airplane remains missing.NTSB NYC05CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Hancock, NYThe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the wet turf runway.NTSB NYC03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Monticello, NYThe pilot's premature raising of the flaps during the aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB NYC03LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Warwick, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and his failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC99LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllen-Charles Barracuda · Hermon, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a precautionary landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB IAD97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Claverack, NYloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC95LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Poestenkill, NYthe pilot's decision to continue an approach during which the airplane was high and fast, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. The pilot's failure to use the seat belt was a factor.NTSB NYC95LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-250 · Clarkson, NYFailure of the engine fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power over an unsuitable landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane manufacture did not list the use of the installed electric boost pumps, nor did…NTSB NYC94LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Burt, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees.NTSB NYC94LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · South Bethlehem, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway and the inadequate snow removal.NTSB NYC90LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lyons, NYA worn out brake on the left main gear. Factors related to the accident were: the owner's decision not to repair the left brake after the right brake had a similar failure 4 hours earlier.NTSB NYC90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning to assure clearance from the surrounding brush.NTSB NYC88DFJ04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCallair A-9 · Churchville, NYThe pilot was engaged in aerial application activities. When he started a turn at low altitude to align himself for another spray run the aircraft stalled and struck the terrain.NTSB NYC88LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Walton, NYThe pilot decided to land on a sod strip. He bounced once, then lowered the nose to keep it on the ground. The prop dug into the ground and the aircraft flipped over. The pilot reported that he was practicing manuevers and wanted to practice a sod landing.NTSB NYC86LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mttituck, NYPilot states on landing flair the aircraft was tracking on a 190 degree heading for rwy 29 winds were from 260 pt 20 KTS on flair acft drifted approx 16 ft to the left and left wide extended beyond rwy making contact with shrubbry on the edge of the rwy. Acft…NTSB NYC85LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Batavia, NYThe acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of pwr on initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that at an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL, the eng quit operating. A forced landing was made 100 yrds off the end of rwy 28. Inspection of…NTSB NYC84FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · West Seneca, NYThe acft was being repositioned by the owner from a maintenance facility at buffalo intl arpt to buffalo airpark. Maintenance personnel at both locations who had dealt with the owner indicated he had attempted to cut costs by performing unauthorized repairs…NTSB NYC84FFJ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Williamson, NYThe right wing of N82526 struck a telephone pole guy wire while involved with applying agricultural chemicals.NTSB NYC83LA152Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Millbrook, NYThe plt reported that on final apch, the acft began an unexpected descent below the intended glide path. Reportedly, full power was applied to reduce the dwscent, but the acft touched down aprx 20 ft short of the rwy on an upgrade. The acft bounced in the…NTSB NYC83FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Coram, NYThe acft crashed shortly after declaring an 'emergency.' A witness saw the acft, but heard no eng sound prior to the crash. Examination of eng failed to reveal any discrepancies. However, when the carburetor was examined no fuel was found in the line between…NTSB NYC83LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Batavia, NYThe pilot had trouble with maintaining heading during the entire flight due to malfunction of the rudder trim. During landing, directional control was lost and the acft left the runway and collided with trees. An inspection of the rudder sys revealed…NTSB NYC82DA088Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot stated that a gust of wind caught the left wing of the aircraft during landing. This resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the right main and nose gear.NTSB NYC82FFJ12Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Syracuse, NYThe pilot took off on a VFR flight plan with a litter patient and 3 other passengers onboard. The right main fuel tank was used for about the first 30 minutes of flight, then the pilot switched to the left main tank. While en route, an IFR flight plan was…NTSB NYC82FA006Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Farmingdale, NYNTSB NYC81FFJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell 114 · Akron, NYNTSB NYC81DFA05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Accord, NYNTSB NYC79DFJ20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Cohocton, NYNTSB NYC78FHJ24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · North Castle, NYNTSB NYC78FA030Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Farmingdale, NYNTSB NYC77FFA41Accident · No injuriesClosedPoper PA-24 · White Lake, NYNTSB NYC77FFJ37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Elmira, NYNTSB NYC76DFJ34Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Avoca, NYNTSB NYC76DHM03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pawling, NYNTSB NYC75FFJ03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Holley, NYNTSB NYC75DFJ02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Dansville, NYNTSB NYC75FFJ01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Cohocton, NYNTSB NYC74DFA26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Camp Drum, NYNTSB NYC74FHJ21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Cutchogue, NYNTSB NYC74DFA14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Glens Falls, NY