NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, OH
82 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 | 2 |
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| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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\" = 'OH' 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" = 'OH' 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'))
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NTSB ERA26LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA24 · Union City, OHOn August 10, 2026, about 1800eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6985P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Union City, Ohio. The flight instructor and the private pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB WPR26FA224Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-24-250 · Middlefield, OHOn June 20, 2026, about 1535 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6403P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Middlefield, Ohio. The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB ERA24LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Medina, OHThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear not correctly configured.NTSB ERA24LA014Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ottawa, OHA total loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice..NTSB CEN22FA131Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fostoria, OHThe pilot’s loss of airplane control in night instrument meteorological conditions during the procedure turn of an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA340Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in impact with a creek.NTSB GAA19CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Marysville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA471Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Hillsboro, OHThe pilot's descent below the intended glidepath during the approach, which resulted in an impact with a ditch prior to the runway.NTSB CEN14CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32-260 · Lebanon, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN13CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Phillipsburg, OHThe pilot's improper operation of the airplane controls during engine start, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.NTSB CEN12CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Radnor, OHThe pilot's failure to properly secure the engine controls prior to manually rotating the propeller, which led to an inadvertent engine start and runaway airplane.NTSB CEN12LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Wadsworth, OHThe failure of the brake system during the landing roll, which was caused by a loss of hydraulic fluid as a result of a leak in the piston seal due to brake plates worn beyond their service limits.NTSB CEN09CA515Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Carrollton, OHThe airplane's impact with the deer during the night landing.NTSB CHI08FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Hillsboro, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an in-flight fire as a result of a corrosion hole in the muffler that was not identified by the mechanic. Contributing to the accident was the improper emergency procedure performed for an…NTSB IAD04FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · North Lima, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude clearance from trees. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the pilot's diminished night vision capability.NTSB NYC03LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Willoughby, OHThe pilot's failure to select the alternator to the "ON" position before initiating the flight. A factor in the accident was the tailwind which resulted in the overrun.NTSB NYC02LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Kelleys Island, OHThe pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the downdraft.NTSB IAD02LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Port Clinton, OHThe pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Parkertown, OHThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.NTSB IAD99LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Zanesville, OHThe pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate and an inadequate flare.NTSB NYC97LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bowling Green, OHthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in airframe ice and the loss of adequate lift to maintain continued flight. The adverse weather (icing) condition was a related factor.NTSB IAD97LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OHThe pilot's fuel mismanagement which led to fuel starvation to one engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB IAD96LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the accident aircraft during the landing roll. Factors were the wet portion of the grass runway and the pilot's selection of a landing runway with a 10 knot quartering tailwind.NTSB NYC94FA134Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Minford, OHThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument departure procedure. A factor in the accident were the weather conditions.NTSB BFO94LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250B · Kent, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB BFO93LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Petersburg, OHThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while attempting to land on a wet grass strip, and his failure to perform a go around. The wet grass runway was a factor.NTSB BFO92LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Norwalk, OHLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ATL89LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot delayed his landing/touchdown, misjudged the distance of the remaining runway and did not go around. The slick/thawing runway conditions and the fences were contributing factors.NTSB ATL86FEK03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Pataskala, OHThe acft autorotated to a forced landing after the eng quit at 600 ft AGL. The landing was made in a corn field. The plt told a FAA inspector at the scene that he had 8 gals of fuel remaining. When the fuel tank was drained it contained aprx 6 oz total. The…NTSB ATL86LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · West Chester, OHDrg flt, the eng lost power & the plt was unable to maintain alt. He made a forced landing on a road, but drg the lndg roll, the acft collided with a road sign. A post crash exam of the eng revealed the #6 cylinder had separated aprx 4' above the cylinder…NTSB CHI86LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mechanicsburg, OHThe plt was on a personal flt when IMC was encountered. The plt elected to climb to a clear area above the IMC when the acft became totally 'socked in.' A 180 deg turn was made, vertigo was experienced and control of the acft was lost. An emergency descent…NTSB CHI84LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Middletown, OHPlt was attempting to make a 3 point stall landing when a gust of wind was encountered, resulting in a hard landing. Plt reported the wind was gusting to 20 KTS.NTSB CHI84LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Morrow, OHAbout 10 min. After takeoff on an aerial application flt the acft's eng lost pwr. The plt made a forced landing in a corn field & during rollout collided with a tree. According to the plt, the acft's eng blew its right rear cylinder because its hold down…NTSB CHI84LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Norwalk, OHThe acft made a hard landing while on a cross-country flt. The plt stated that he encountered turbulence below 3000 ft MSL. During the he encountered wind shear which caused him to drop 40 ft onto the rwy. The acft manual states that 'in high wind conditions…NTSB CHI83LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Vandalia, OHThe pilot estimated that he had 40 gal of fuel on board when he departed parkersburg, WV for new carlisle, OH. During a night arrival at new carlisle, he was unable to activate the runway lights by keying his microphone. Therefore, he diverted to Vandalia,…NTSB CHI82DA122Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Graytown, OHDuring landing roll the aircraft contacted a soft area on the pilot's privately owned sod runway. The nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest with the tail in the air.NTSB CHI82DA092Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Columbus, OHWhile performing a touch and go landing on runway 27R, the aircraft veered off the runway to the right and struck a drainage ditch. The pilot reported that the wind was from 350 degrees at 15 knots. Runway 32, an asphalt runway with a length of 3040 ft and a…NTSB CHI80FEK24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bellefonatine, OHNTSB CHI80FEI30Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Sulphur Sprgs, OHNTSB CHI79FEI45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Steubenville, OHNTSB CHI78FEK08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Bluffton, OHNTSB CHI77FEI43Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · N.Fairfield, OHNTSB CHI77FEG09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Hamilton, OHNTSB CHI77FEG07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Middletown, OHNTSB CHI76FEK26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Walhonding, OHNTSB CHI76FEI20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Toledo, OHNTSB CHI75FEI38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Cleveland, OHNTSB CHI75FEI14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Beach City, OHNTSB CHI75FEI18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Sebring, OHNTSB CHI74DEV51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mansfield, OH