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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, VA

50 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, VA per year, 1964–2026: 50 cases
1964	1
1965	1
1966	1
1967	1
1968	4
1969	2
1970	3
1972	2
1973	1
1975	3
1977	2
1978	2
1979	1
1981	1
1983	1
1987	2
1988	1
1989	1
1991	1
1992	2
1993	1
1994	1
1995	2
2000	2
2002	1
2011	1
2012	1
2015	2
2017	1
2018	1
2019	1
2020	1
2024	1
2025	1

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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" = 'VA' 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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 CEN25FA124Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Danville, VAOn March 15, 2025, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N331ES, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Danville, Virginia. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Mar 15, 2025 · N331ES · Destroyed NTSB ERA24LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Abingdon, VAThe pilot's failure to lower the airplane's landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact.Feb 4, 2024 · N756ZW · Substantial damage NTSB ERA20LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · South Boston, VAThe powerplant mechanic’s failure to properly affix the engine crankshaft gear lockplate during overhaul, resulting in a total loss of engine power.May 26, 2020 · N5948P · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Petersburg, VAThe pilot's failure to verify that the main landing gear were extended, which resulted in landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker.Jul 10, 2019 · N757PU · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA574Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Crewe, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation…Sep 29, 2018 · N6148P · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Front Royal, VAThe tow plane pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the glider instructor's diversion of attention away from the tow airplane which resulted in his delay in…Oct 7, 2017 · N90866 · Destroyed NTSB ERA16CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Warrentown, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a cattle-guard fence on landing. Contributing to the accident was his lack of recent flying experience.Oct 24, 2015 · N406X · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bluemont, VAA total loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the No. 5 connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 23, 2015 · N43249 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA486Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Blacksburg, VAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jul 27, 2012 · N6248P · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11CA452Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point.Aug 14, 2011 · N4341M · Substantial damage NTSB IAD03FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Bastian, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and the low cloud ceiling.Nov 27, 2002 · N31554 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD01LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGick Aerocomp CA6WB · White Post, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight. Also causal in the accident was the under-inflated tire that flattened and locked during landing, and collapsed the nose landing gear.Nov 18, 2000 · N8181L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00FA245Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lexington, VAThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation. A factor in this accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.Aug 30, 2000 · N6411P · Destroyed NTSB NYC95LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Ashland, VAa loss of engine power due to a subsurface fatigue crack in the crankshaft which led to failure of the crankshaft.May 31, 1995 · N16354 · Destroyed NTSB NYC95FA068Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Darkness was a factor related to the improper planning/decision-making for the emergency landing.Mar 13, 1995 · N57326 · Destroyed NTSB BFO94FA144Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance, his improper in-flight decision and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. The high terrain and weather conditions were…Aug 16, 1994 · N3701W · Destroyed NTSB NYC93LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-225 · Chesapeake, VAThe loosening of the crankshaft geardrive as a resulted of a sheared bolt and guide pin which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was a forced landing on a crop field.Aug 26, 1993 · N9556P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Cheriton, VAThe pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a touchdown too FAR down the runway, with excessive airspeed, and the subsequent encounter with soft terrain and nose over.Dec 10, 1992 · N9102W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Pulaski, VAThe improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to continue VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the actions…Oct 9, 1992 · N31953 · Destroyed NTSB BFO91LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-260 · Roanoke, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance on a night visual approach.Mar 18, 1991 · N4870T · Substantial damage NTSB BFO89LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Warrenton, VAThe failure of the glider pilot to maintain a proper climb rate during takeoff and the delay in releasing from the towplane after realizing that he was climbing well above the towplane. Contributing to the accident was the updraft encountered after takeoff…May 20, 1989 · N9489P · Substantial damage NTSB BFO89LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Port Royal, VAThe plt received a wx briefing which forecast IFR after 1800 EST. He departed dca in light drizzle conditions. Arpx 35 NM from dca, radar service was terminated and the plt attempted to contact ATC to no avail. He reported that near the brook VOR the VOR…Nov 19, 1988 · N8215P · Substantial damage NTSB BFO88FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260B · Willis, VAThe acft was on a night IFR flight at 7000 ft MSL in IMC when the plt reported the directional gyro was inoperative. The acft was outbound from the pulaski VOR on V45 headed southeast. The plt further reported the turn&bank and the mag compass were operative.…Nov 27, 1987 · N4832S · Destroyed NTSB BFO87LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Roanoke, VARoanoke tower cleared the aircraft for landing and the pilot pulled the power to idle. The pilot did not realize the engine had quit until he applied power on short final and the engine did not respond. The aircraft struck short of runway 33. The pilot stated…Sep 20, 1987 · N3636W · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Pennington Gap, VAEnroute at 7,000 ft MSL the acft started picking up heavy ice. The plt make a 180 deg turn & descended to 6,000 ft. he was able to see the ground through breaks in the clouds. Upon sighting lee county arpt the plt elected to make a precautionary landing.…Dec 24, 1983 · N736NJ · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DID18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Carrolton, VASep 11, 1981 · N9558P · Substantial damage NTSB IAD79FID36Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M5-236 · Richmond, VASep 18, 1979 · N5636N · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78FID24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182RG · Williamsburg, VASep 16, 1978 · N3353C · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78FA081Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Severn, VAJul 13, 1978 · N3905W · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77FIA26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Harrisonburg, VASep 23, 1977 · N3460W · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77FA060Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr A-9 · Petersburg, VAAug 13, 1977 · N7739V · Destroyed NTSB IAD76FID14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · South Boston, VAOct 14, 1975 · N3698W · Destroyed NTSB IAD76FID11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Blacksburg, VASep 28, 1975 · N7189P · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76FID07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Virginia Beach, VAAug 30, 1975 · N4866Y · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74FID21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Hopewell, VANov 1, 1973 · N6191P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FID03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Newsoms, VAJul 24, 1972 · N4744Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FIA20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Manassas, VAApr 19, 1972 · N8104P · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71FIJ11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Independence, VANov 8, 1970 · N7690P · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71FID05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Norfolk, VAAug 15, 1970 · N7821P · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71FID04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Zuni, VAAug 6, 1970 · N6725Z · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70F0089Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Norfolk, VASep 28, 1969 · N5555J · Substantial damage NTSB DIA69F0171Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · New Kent, VAApr 9, 1969 · N3576W · Substantial damage NTSB DIA69D0018Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Dulles, VAJun 26, 1968 · N6843P · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68D0231Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Alexandria, VAMay 19, 1968 · N5454P · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68D0189Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Gloucester, VAMar 27, 1968 · N8382P · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68D0197Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Rural Retreat, VAJan 30, 1968 · N3815W · Substantial damage NTSB DIA67D0113Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lynchburg, VAMay 24, 1967 · N3613W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67F0414Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Baileys Xroads, VAOct 16, 1966 · N6641P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0394Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Richmond, VADec 26, 1965 · N7720P · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0554Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA24 · Farmville, VANov 4, 1964 · N6849P · Substantial damage