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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, OR

66 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, OR per year, 1964–2026: 66 cases
1964	4
1966	5
1967	2
1968	1
1970	3
1971	2
1972	2
1973	1
1974	1
1975	2
1976	3
1977	3
1978	1
1979	4
1980	3
1981	2
1982	1
1983	2
1984	2
1985	1
1989	1
1990	3
1992	1
1993	1
1996	2
2000	1
2002	1
2008	2
2009	1
2010	1
2011	2
2013	1
2017	2
2018	1
2024	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" = 'OR' 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\" = 'OR' 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" = 'OR' 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 WPR24FA105Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Madras, ORThe pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with turbulence and structural icing conditions, loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.Mar 10, 2024 · N3264W · Destroyed NTSB GAA19CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Madras, ORThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an attempted go-around and subsequent pitchdown and impact with the runway.Oct 18, 2018 · N6263P · Substantial damage NTSB WPR18LA005Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Hillsboro, ORThe student's pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach and subsequent exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was…Oct 5, 2017 · N7892P · Substantial damage NTSB WPR17FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-236 · Port Orford, ORThe pilot's loss of vision during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known medical condition.Jan 13, 2017 · N81839 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Albany, ORThe loss of hydraulic fluid, which rendered the brakes ineffective. The reason for the loss of hydraulic fluid could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jul 7, 2013 · N8606W · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Astoria, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system.Jun 5, 2011 · N511FS · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Aurora, ORThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.Jan 18, 2011 · N3TP · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Redmond, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.May 14, 2010 · N6967P · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportS.O.C.A.T.A. Rallye 235 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of any experience in the make and model airplane.May 23, 2009 · N315RA · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Portland, ORAn in-flight engine fire due to the fatigue fracture of an exhaust pipe that resulted from a failure of the pipe's slip joint.Oct 14, 2008 · N3BT · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Bend, ORThe failure of the crankshaft during cruise flight due to fatigue.Jun 30, 2008 · N7XZ · Substantial damage NTSB SEA02LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Creswell, ORThe pilot’s improper management of fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Aug 10, 2002 · N32138 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235 · Paulina, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), which resulted in a stall/mush into the terrain. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, tall trees, a high density altitude, and the pilot's diverted attention as he attempted to keep…Aug 13, 2000 · N6269M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96LA223Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Paisley, ORTotal loss of engine power secondary to geartrain failure.Sep 25, 1996 · N8822W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hillsboro, ORthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: upsloping terrain short of the threshold.Jun 15, 1996 · N6554P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Forest Grove, ORThe pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning. Factors contributing to the accident were the wet terrain, tailwind, trees, and wires.Apr 24, 1993 · N9637P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA92LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Baker, ORThe pilots inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include unfavorable, gusty winds.Jun 9, 1992 · N6138S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA90LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-250 · Lagrande, ORThe pilot did not allow the airplane to attain an adequate airspeed prior to the retraction of flaps and landing gear.Aug 26, 1990 · N5642P · Destroyed NTSB SEA90LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Burns, ORLoss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line and the operation of the aircraft in an non-airworthy condition by the PIC.Aug 1, 1990 · N681M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA90LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Riverside, ORThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing site and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. Factors related to the accident were: the tailwind and the ditch.Jun 22, 1990 · N9058E · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Jordan Valley, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (closed/rough runway), and the crosswind.Sep 10, 1989 · N4934S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA85LA152Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Burns, ORDuring aerial applications the pilot cleared a rise, got a down draft, struck trees and then stalled striking the ground with little forward motion. An intense explosion and fire followed. The fire origin was in the area of the fiberglass fuel tank. An…Jun 27, 1985 · N6647Z · Destroyed NTSB SEA84LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235D · Heppner, ORThe plt reported that he was making a turn below the lee side of a ridge line at an alt of about 30 ft AGL. The acft reportedly encountered a downdraft & settled into the ground. During this occurrence, the landing gear collapsed, but no other major damage…Apr 22, 1984 · N9866P · Destroyed NTSB SEA84FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-J3A5D · Mountaindale, ORThe acft crashed during an instrument approach to hillsboro airport. Witnesses reported seeing the acft below a very low overcast sky condition prior to impact. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the stabilator failed in overload before the point of…Feb 20, 1984 · N83382 · Destroyed NTSB SEA83FYM07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Silverton, ORThe acft landing gear collapsed during a forced landing after an engine failure. The acft had climbed to 1000 ft AGL after takeoff when the pilot switched the fuel selector to the right fuel tank. Immediately the engine quit and switching back to the left…Jun 27, 1983 · N6205M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA83LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235B · La Grande, ORThe acft stalled about 30 feet AGL during a forced landing after the engine quit from fuel exhaustion. The pilot took the acft for a ferry flight without refueling. It had been flown about 1 hour & 15 minutes. It holds about 36 gallons and burns about 14…May 14, 1983 · N7757Z · Destroyed NTSB SEA83LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Vernonia, ORThe acft was observed high & fast during the approach & touched down about 300 ft from the departure end of the turf rwy. During the go-around the acft struck a wood fence, crossed a road & crashed in a "stumped off" area.Nov 14, 1982 · N9459W · Destroyed NTSB SEA81DYM29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · La Grande, ORJun 22, 1981 · N6782Z · Substantial damage NTSB SEA81FYM21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Pendleton, ORMar 7, 1981 · N7203V · Destroyed NTSB SEA80DYM23Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Antelope, ORMar 18, 1980 · N7077Z · Destroyed NTSB SEA80FYM16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Newport, ORFeb 22, 1980 · N5275P · Destroyed NTSB SEA80FYK05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Allegany, ORFeb 9, 1980 · N5628P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79FYK21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMaule M5-235 · Plush, ORAug 15, 1979 · N56291 · Destroyed NTSB SEA79FYM45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Salem, ORJul 1, 1979 · N6651P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79FYK15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Burns, ORJun 1, 1979 · N4753Y · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79DYM27Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M235C · Lord Flat, ORApr 13, 1979 · N9196E · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FYM46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R182 · Troutdale, ORAug 3, 1978 · N4105C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FYM49Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Silverton, ORJul 25, 1977 · N5457P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FA017Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Moro, ORFeb 2, 1977 · N484G · Destroyed NTSB SEA77FYM13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Yamhill, ORJan 8, 1977 · N7364H · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FA007Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Kimberly, ORNov 25, 1976 · N15634 · Destroyed NTSB SEA76DYC65Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Madras, ORJul 19, 1976 · N7610P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76FYC36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Estacada, ORApr 3, 1976 · N7586P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76DYC14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Enterprise, ORSep 1, 1975 · N3507W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76DYI04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Sunriver, ORJul 27, 1975 · N3560W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75DVC15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Condon, ORAug 17, 1974 · N3623W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74DYI04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Burns, ORJun 22, 1973 · N7374Z · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73FYC15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Gervais, ORDec 25, 1972 · N6496P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73FYA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Ontario, ORSep 8, 1972 · N6887Z · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72DYI07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Bend, ORAug 19, 1971 · N6651P · Substantial damage