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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, SC

43 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, SC per year, 1964–2026: 43 cases
1964	2
1965	2
1966	1
1968	2
1969	1
1970	2
1972	2
1973	2
1975	2
1976	1
1977	2
1980	2
1984	2
1985	2
1988	1
1989	1
1990	1
1994	1
1995	2
1999	1
2000	1
2001	1
2003	1
2011	1
2017	1
2018	1
2021	1
2022	2
2023	1
2026	1

Where

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" = 'SC' 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\" = 'SC' 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" = 'SC' 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 ERA26LA234Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Mayesville, SCThe pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.Jun 8, 2026 · N144CD · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23LA287Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover taxi, which resulted in a rollover.Jul 4, 2023 · N7507X · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Columbia, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.Oct 28, 2022 · N5153P · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Spartanburg, SCA partial separation of the crankshaft gear/bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Oct 23, 2022 · N8580N · Substantial damage NTSB ERA21LA344Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Spartanburg, SCThe flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Aug 28, 2021 · N3862W · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Florence, SCThe pilot's failure to comply with emergency procedures in the pilot's operating handbook, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address the low battery voltage before…Aug 9, 2018 · N1693R · Substantial damage NTSB ERA17LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SCA loss of available power to the main rotor due to a fractured exhaust pushrod and housing, which allowed engine oil to coat the V-belts. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the tour and his failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm…Jul 24, 2017 · N828RD · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lancaster, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around maneuver after landing.Jan 6, 2011 · N929TC · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Florence, SCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. A factors was dark night and clouds.Feb 6, 2003 · N5587P · Destroyed NTSB MIA01LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was an unidentified pilot's failure to yield the…May 27, 2001 · N6667Z · Substantial damage NTSB ATL01LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Florence, SCLoss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a emergency landing into rough uneven terrain.Nov 29, 2000 · N6YB · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Georgetown, SCThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, willful disregard of FAA Automated Flight Service Station weather forecast/weather observations, failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while…Dec 22, 1999 · N6261B · Destroyed NTSB ATL95LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Summerville, SCThe disconnected carburetor mixture control linkage that resulted in a loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees.Jun 27, 1995 · N16345 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL95LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Columbia, SCThe misalignment of the nose gear centering track and roller assemblies which precluded landing gear extension.Jun 4, 1995 · N7392P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lancaster, SCThe pilot's delay in taking remedial action when the engine failed to develop takeoff RPM. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Sep 11, 1994 · N5113S · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude/clearance above the runway during a low pass and allowed the propeller to contact the runway; he then failed to maintain airspeed after a pull-up and allowed the aircraft to stall.Nov 6, 1990 · N7840P · Destroyed NTSB ATL89LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Kershaw, SCFatigue failure of the crankshaft dowel pin. Factors related to the accident were: failure of maintenance personnel to follow the applicable service bulletin and darkness.Mar 21, 1989 · N390G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ft Mill, SCTwo days before the acdnt, the plt had fueled the acft to capacity & flown it a short distance to his house at a pvt airstrip. After the flt, he noticed fuel on the tops of both wings, aft of the fuel filler caps. He was aware that fuel had leaked from the…Nov 23, 1988 · N6711P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Florence, SCThe plt was unable to extend the landing gear & performed a gear-up landing. Post accident examination revealed that the nose gear door was restricting the movement of the landing gear due to improper repair of the landing gear door attachment.Sep 4, 1985 · N7991P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Hilton Head, SCAcft stalled & crashed from an altitude of about 300 ft. witnesses stated that the acft entered a steep clumb angle upon lift off and climbed to about 300 ft. then the acft nosed over & fell to the ground.Feb 17, 1985 · N5636B · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Charleston, SCPilot landed the aircraft with the landing gear in the up position. Examination of the landing gear after the accident revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or failure that would have prevented normal gear operation.Nov 12, 1984 · N4773S · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Walterboro, SCThe plt did not get a green gear down indication when the landing gear was lowered. A fly-by was performed and he was told that the landing gear looked down. The plt did not properly operate the emergency system. During landing, the gear collapsed. The…Feb 26, 1984 · N6720P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FA019Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Hilton Head, SCNov 30, 1980 · N3242W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MIA80FA046Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Florence, SCMar 10, 1980 · N1438X · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FLG38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Beaufort, SCSep 25, 1977 · N7744J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FLG34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Ehrhardt, SCAug 29, 1977 · N82313 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FLG31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Simpsonville, SCMay 12, 1976 · N41579 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FLG02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Beech Island, SCJul 4, 1975 · N121MB · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75FLG20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Laurens, SCJan 8, 1975 · N9765P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FLG43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Cameron, SCApr 6, 1973 · N681M · Destroyed NTSB MIA73DLG41Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Little River, SCApr 2, 1973 · N9466W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FLG43Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Barnwell, SCJun 5, 1972 · N7244V · Destroyed NTSB MIA72FLG33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Greenville, SCApr 2, 1972 · N5893P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70AM098Accident · No injuriesClosedLockheed T-33A · Myrtle Beach, SCJun 19, 1970 · AF580501 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB MIA70DLG02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Bamberg, SCFeb 5, 1970 · N3278W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0216Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Fairfax, SCOct 1, 1969 · N7233V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69A0021Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Charleston, SCOct 7, 1968 · N3583W · Destroyed NTSB MIA69D0136Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Estill, SCJul 22, 1968 · N7244V · Destroyed NTSB MIA67F0253Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Allendale, SCAug 19, 1966 · N3579G · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X1479Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Allendale, SCMar 27, 1965 · N3579G · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1246Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA24 · Jamestown, SCJan 7, 1965 · N6242P · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3621Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCallair A9 · Hampton, SCAug 27, 1964 · N3614G · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1669Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA24 · Cheraw, SCMay 8, 1964 · N5100P · Substantial damage