NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, WA
65 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 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 3 |
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 4 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR23LA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR23LA285Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Eastsound, WAThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR22LA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR22LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Puyallup, WAAn overstress fracture of the left main landing gear pivot assembly, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.NTSB WPR21LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Twisp, WAAn in-flight separation of the control stick from the torque tube assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent on-ground collision.NTSB WPR21LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiggott John H Bearhawk · Eatonville, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA18CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Camas, WAThe pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management and his failure to switch to a fuel tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB WPR17LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-260 · Mukilteo, WAThe improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a stuck float and a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB WPR12CA388Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiggott John H Bearhawk · Sequim, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.NTSB WPR11FA367Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Camas, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB WPR11LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lopez, WAA partial loss of engine power due to a cracked engine case near the rear cylinder.NTSB LAX08CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Monroe, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB SEA06LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WAThe failure of the landing gear's normal retraction/extension assembly due to an overload condition.NTSB SEA06CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiggott Bearhawk · Port Angeles, WAThe loss of directional control as a result of the disconnected tail wheel steering system, which led to an inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.NTSB SEA04LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent wing strike with terrain. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB SEA03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Moses Lake, WAAn improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over.NTSB SEA03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Kent, WAThe failure of the flaps to operate properly for undetermined reasons during the initial climb and subsequent aborted takeoff. A factor was the collapse of the main landing gear due to an inadequate amount of time for the gear extension process to be…NTSB SEA02LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Puyallup, WARestricted movement of the left main landing gear resulting in the gear not extending for the landing. A misaligned brake line was a factor.NTSB SEA01FA145Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Puyallup, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during departure resulting in a stall. Trees were a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA01LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fragaria, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate directional control. Contributing factors were the embankment and the deer.NTSB SEA01LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Renton, WAThe worn condition of the hydraulic pump gears which resulted in a continuous running pump, subsequent pump motor overheat and eventually the tripping of the pump motor circuit breaker. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify that the landing…NTSB SEA96LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Camas, WAFailure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.NTSB SEA94LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Renton, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA93LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's inadvertent landing gear retraction.NTSB SEA90FA019Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Vancouver, WAThe pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning, pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument qualifications. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling, fog and the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB SEA89LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Seabeck, WAA fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable landing area.NTSB SEA87LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Eatonville, WAThe plt rprtd that drg a lndg, the apch was a little high & the acft touched down long on the turf/gravel rwy. He thought there was sufficient rwy remaining to stop & did not initiate a go-around. However, he said 'braking on dry grass & moss was not…NTSB SEA85LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235-C · Wenatchee, WADuring an aerial applications maneuver the engine ceased operating and a forced landing was made in an orchard in between apple tree rows. Engine and aircraft inspection could not reveal any abnormalities with the exception of a very dirty, partially clogged…NTSB SEA82DA152Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna TR182 · Omak, WAWitnesses stated that the aircraft bounced after touchdown. After touching down a second time the aircraft swerved to the left and departed the runway hard surface. The pilot added power and attempted to go-around, became airborne and struck rising terrain.…NTSB SEA82DA048Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Basin City, WADuring a return trip to the landing area from a dusting run the engine stopped. The main landing gear caught wires during an attempted landing to a field and the aircraft turned over before colliding with the ground. The fuel tanks were found empty and the…NTSB SEA81FA028Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Port Orchard, WANTSB SEA81FYP10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Oaksdale, WANTSB SEA81FYP07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Colville, WANTSB SEA81FYE15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Olympia, WANTSB SEA80DYE34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Sequim, WANTSB SEA80DYP08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182RG · Moses Lake, WANTSB SEA80FYE07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Maple Valley, WANTSB SEA79DYP33Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Moses Lake, WANTSB SEA79FYP31Accident · No injuriesClosedHiller Acft UH-12E · Quincy, WANTSB SEA79FYP15Accident · 1 fatalClosedCallair A-9 · Dayton, WANTSB SEA78DYP26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Espanola, WANTSB SEA77DYE31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bellevue, WANTSB SEA77DYP26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Quincy, WANTSB SEA77FYP25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Spokane, WANTSB SEA76DYG46Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9A · Wenatchee, WANTSB SEA76DYG14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Richland, WANTSB SEA76DYG05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Quincy, WANTSB SEA76DYG04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Pasco, WANTSB SEA74DYG43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Othello, WANTSB SEA74FYE03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Renton, WA